How far is Winfield, IN from Indianapolis, IN?

The driving distance from Winfield, IN to Indianapolis, IN is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.72 mi
02h 20m
Flight
127.39 mi
205.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.39 mi
Kilometers
205.01 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.72 mi
Kilometers
224.86 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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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 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM EDT
Return by in Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 5:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-04-23T00:57
Arrive Indianapolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winfield
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Battle Ground
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Winfield
70.1 mi
01h 10m
To Indianapolis
69.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winfield and Indianapolis.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winfield and Indianapolis.

  1. 1

    Start on East 117th Avenue

    984 ft · 27 sec · East 117th Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Winfield Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Winfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East 113th Avenue

    2608 ft · 1 min · East 113th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Iowa Street

    2619 ft · 2 min · Iowa Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    53 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    2263 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue

    38 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue

    1121 ft · 28 sec · East 109th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East 109th Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on East 109th Avenue

    911 ft · 24 sec · East 109th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East 109th Avenue

    42 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis

    2064 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    119.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street

    2173 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on North West Street

    2413 ft · 1 min · North West Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Indiana Avenue

    2140 ft · 1 min · Indiana Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Capitol Avenue

    1017 ft · 48 sec · North Capitol Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    864 ft · 38 sec · West Market Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    78 m · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winfield and Indianapolis.

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
135 mi · 96%
Winfield Road
1.12 mi · 1%
East 109th Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Iowa Street
0.5 mi
East 113th Avenue
0.49 mi
North West Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

119 mi · 02h 09m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
127.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Battle Ground
01h 10m from Winfield
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Winfield and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winfield to Indianapolis?

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Battle Ground is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Winfield and 69.7 miles from Indianapolis.

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

The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Winfield and Indianapolis, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Winfield and Mostly Sunny near Indianapolis.

Stop Ideas Near Battle Ground

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

11 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

48 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

52 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Rensselaer

55 mi away
619 North Cullen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Indianapolis. Straight-line distance: 127.39 mi (205.01 km).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

Town of the United States

Population5,486
Coordinates41.4053100, -87.2753100
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Indianapolis

#2 Indianapolis

The sixteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

Population877,903
Coordinates39.7683800, -86.1580400
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Start: East 117th Avenue (-87.275312, 41.405426)
End: Monument Circle (-86.158009, 39.768033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.66 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.18
9.86 gal · 37.32 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.59 $37.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.97 $41.93
Premium $4.65 $22.94 $45.89
Diesel $5.30 $26.15 $52.30

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Winfield, IN and Indianapolis, IN. The current time in Winfield is 00:57:29, although it is 01:57:29 in Indianapolis.

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.