How far is Lafayette, IN from Winona Lake, IN?

The driving distance from Lafayette, IN to Winona Lake, IN is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.71 mi
02h 14m
Flight
78.55 mi
126.41 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.55 mi
Kilometers
126.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.71 mi
Kilometers
147.6 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winona Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 12:01 PM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Fri, Apr 17, 2:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-17T09:47
Arrive Winona Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 12:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Logansport
IN

City in Indiana

From Lafayette
45.9 mi
01h 07m
To Winona Lake
45.9 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Winona Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Winona Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 8 sec · Douglas Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Grant Street

    11 m · 7 sec · Grant Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 16 sec · South Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    31.5 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  11. 11

    Continue on South Cicott Street

    2601 ft · 56 sec · South Cicott Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2473 ft · 55 sec · West Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    589 ft · 26 sec · South 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    555 ft · 11 sec · Eel River Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on High Street

    1345 ft · 34 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    737 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    22.9 mi · 33 min · Michigan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 602 East 9th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1325 ft · 30 sec · East 9th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    24.2 mi · 36 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Winona Avenue

    3.3 mi · 7 min · West Winona Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Park Avenue

    1722 ft · 1 min · Park Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette and Winona Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 35%
Michigan Avenue
22.9 mi · 25%
West Winona Avenue
3.34 mi · 4%
Old State Road 25
2.67 mi · 3%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 2%
North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hoosier Heartland Highway

Exit the roundabout

31.5 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Logansport
01h 07m from Lafayette
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Winona Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Winona Lake?

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Logansport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.9 miles from Lafayette and 45.9 miles from Winona Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.22 one way or $24.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lafayette and Partly Sunny near Winona Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Logansport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Logansport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Logansport.

RAIL

Lafayette station

59 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

70 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

91 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Winona Lake. Straight-line distance: 78.55 mi (126.41 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Winona Lake

#2 Winona Lake

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

Population4,890
Coordinates41.2272700, -85.8219300
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-86.87529, 40.4167)
End: Winona Lake (-85.82193, 41.22727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.25 L · about $12.22
Round trip
$24.44
6.48 gal · 24.5 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.22 $24.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.78 $27.56
Premium $4.65 $15.08 $30.16
Diesel $5.30 $17.18 $34.37

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Winona Lake. The current time is 09:47:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.