How far is Winfield, IN from Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Winfield, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winfield and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winfield and Lafayette.
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Start on East 117th Avenue
984 ft · 27 sec · East 117th Avenue
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Continue on Winfield Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Winfield Road
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Continue on East 113th Avenue
2608 ft · 1 min · East 113th Avenue
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Turn right onto Iowa Street
2619 ft · 2 min · Iowa Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue
53 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue
2263 ft · 45 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 109th Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East 109th Avenue
1121 ft · 28 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East 109th Avenue
911 ft · 24 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
42 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 South: Indianapolis
2064 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
73.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Delphi, Lafayette
1911 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Turn left onto North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street
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Turn left onto South Street
151 m · 14 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Grant Street
11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Street
50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street
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Turn left
56 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winfield and Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
73.3 mi · 01h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Winfield and Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Winfield to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Rensselaer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Winfield and 40.1 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.71 one way or $21.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Winfield and Lafayette, 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 Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Rensselaer
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rensselaer.
Rensselaer
Lafayette station
Kankakee
Dyer station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 71.43 mi (114.95 km).
#1 Winfield
Town of the United States
| Population | 5,486 |
| Coordinates | 41.4053100, -87.2753100 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
| Population | 71,484 |
| Coordinates | 40.4167000, -86.8752900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 130 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.22 | $26.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $15.06 | $30.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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