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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.53 mi
01h 28m
Flight
71.43 mi
114.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.43 mi
Kilometers
114.95 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.53 mi
Kilometers
129.6 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Winfield
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winfield
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive Lafayette
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Rensselaer
IN

City in Indiana

From Winfield
40.5 mi
00h 44m
To Lafayette
40.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

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.

  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

    73.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 25: Delphi, Lafayette

    1911 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    56 m · 13 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 Lafayette.

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
73.3 mi · 91%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 2%
North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 2%
Winfield Road
1.12 mi · 1%
East 109th Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Iowa Street
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rensselaer
00h 44m from Winfield
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Rensselaer

1 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

61 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Kankakee

63 mi away
199 South East Ave.
RAIL

Dyer station

70 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winfield and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 71.43 mi (114.95 km).

Winfield

#1 Winfield

Town of the United States

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

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: East 117th Avenue (-87.275312, 41.405426)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.84 gal
10.76 L · about $10.71
Round trip
$21.42
5.68 gal · 21.52 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.5 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Winfield, IN and Lafayette, IN. The current time in Winfield is 23:09:12, although it is 00:09:12 in Lafayette.

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.