How far is Silver Lake, IN from DeFries Landing, IN?

The driving distance from Silver Lake, IN to DeFries Landing, IN is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.79 mi
00h 44m
Flight
21.28 mi
34.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.28 mi
Kilometers
34.25 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.79 mi
Kilometers
41.51 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in DeFries Landing
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Silver Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Silver Lake
2026-04-19T06:23
Arrive DeFries Landing
Sun, Apr 19, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Silver Lake
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Warsaw
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Silver Lake
12.9 mi
00h 22m
To DeFries Landing
12.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Silver Lake and DeFries Landing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Silver Lake and DeFries Landing.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    33 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    54 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    2415 ft · 41 sec · North Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Road 15

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Road 15

  5. 5

    Continue on Fisher Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Fisher Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on South Buffalo Street

    2507 ft · 48 sec · South Buffalo Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Winona Avenue

    1054 ft · 25 sec · East Winona Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Detroit Street

    8.9 mi · 13 min · South Detroit Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 900 North

    3.5 mi · 9 min · West 900 North

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 300 East

    600 ft · 22 sec · North 300 East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Defreese Road

    1 mi · 3 min · East Defreese Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto EMS D18 Lane

    1474 ft · 1 min · EMS D18 Lane

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto EMS D18C Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · EMS D18C Lane

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · EMS D18C Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Silver Lake and DeFries Landing.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Detroit Street
8.9 mi · 34%
Fisher Avenue
8.16 mi · 32%
West 900 North
3.51 mi · 14%
State Road 15
2.57 mi · 10%
East Defreese Road
1.02 mi · 4%
South Buffalo Street
0.47 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Detroit Street

Turn left onto South Detroit Street

8.9 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warsaw
00h 22m from Silver Lake
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Silver Lake and Mostly Sunny near DeFries Landing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Silver Lake to DeFries Landing?

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Silver Lake and 12.9 miles from DeFries Landing.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Silver Lake and Mostly Sunny near DeFries Landing.

Stop Ideas Near Warsaw

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Warsaw, 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 Warsaw.

RAIL

Elkhart station

50 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

61 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

72 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Niles station

74 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Silver Lake and DeFries Landing. Straight-line distance: 21.28 mi (34.25 km).

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#1 Silver Lake

Human settlement in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States of America

Population916
Coordinates41.0722700, -85.8916600
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
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#2 DeFries Landing

DeFries Landing is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.3658800, -85.7680500
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Silver Lake (-85.89166, 41.07227)
End: DeFries Landing (-85.76805, 41.36588)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.45 L · about $3.43
Round trip
$6.86
1.82 gal · 6.9 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.43 $6.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.87 $7.74
Premium $4.65 $4.24 $8.47
Diesel $5.30 $4.83 $9.65

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Silver Lake and DeFries Landing. The current time is 06:23:58.

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.