How far is Winamac, IN from Louisville, KY?

The driving distance from Winamac, IN to Louisville, KY is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.18 mi
04h 30m
Flight
198.4 mi
319.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.4 mi
Kilometers
319.3 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.18 mi
Kilometers
336.65 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Thu, Aug 6, 4:27 AM EDT
Return by in Winamac
Thu, Aug 6, 8:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winamac
2026-08-05T23:57
Arrive Louisville
Thu, Aug 6, 4:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winamac
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Southport
IN

Town in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From Winamac
104.7 mi
02h 15m
To Louisville
104.5 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Aug 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Aug 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winamac and Louisville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winamac and Louisville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Monticello Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Monticello Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Huddleston Road

    25.3 mi · 37 min · South Huddleston Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    30.7 mi · 45 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    17.5 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421

    40 m · 2 sec · South Michigan Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto South Michigan Road

    15.9 mi · 26 min · South Michigan Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South

    864 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on I 70 East: Dayton

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, I 71 North: Lexington, Cincinnati, Saint Louis

    2054 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    1096 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1839 ft · 40 sec · North 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

    1181 ft · 44 sec · West Jefferson Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winamac and Louisville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
113 mi · 54%
South Huddleston Road
42.8 mi · 20%
South Michigan Road
15.9 mi · 8%
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway
3.65 mi · 2%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Street
0.98 mi
North Monticello Street
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

111 mi · 02h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
198.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southport
02h 15m from Winamac
Leave By
8:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winamac and Sunny near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winamac to Louisville?

The road trip is about 209.2 miles (336.6 km) and usually takes 04h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Southport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.7 miles from Winamac and 104.5 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 198.4 miles (319.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winamac and Sunny near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Southport

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

11 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

81 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winamac and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 198.4 mi (319.3 km).

Winamac

#1 Winamac

County seat in Indiana

Population2,295
Coordinates41.0514300, -86.6030600
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Louisville

#2 Louisville

The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.

Population760,026
Coordinates38.2542400, -85.7594100
Altitude142
CountryUnited States
Start: Winamac (-86.60306, 41.05143)
End: Louisville (-85.75941, 38.25424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.38 gal
27.94 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.66
14.76 gal · 55.88 L
Estimated CO2
65.6 kg one way
Round trip: 131.2 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.83 $55.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.39 $62.77
Premium $4.65 $34.35 $68.69
Diesel $5.30 $39.14 $78.29

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 · Aug 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Winamac and Louisville. The current time is 23:57:32.

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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.