How far is Winona Lake, IN from DeFries Landing, IN?
The driving distance from Winona Lake, IN to DeFries Landing, IN is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winona Lake and DeFries Landing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winona Lake and DeFries Landing.
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Start on Park Avenue
1681 ft · 60 sec · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Argonne Road
39 m · 4 sec · Argonne Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Argonne Road
2234 ft · 1 min · Argonne Road
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Continue on Parker Street
3127 ft · 1 min · Parker Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Parker Street
38 m · 6 sec · Parker Street
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Turn left onto Lake City Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Lake City Highway
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Take the exit slight right
905 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto West 900 North
3.5 mi · 9 min · West 900 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 300 East
600 ft · 22 sec · North 300 East
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Turn left onto East Defreese Road
1 mi · 3 min · East Defreese Road
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Turn left onto EMS D18 Lane
1474 ft · 1 min · EMS D18 Lane
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Turn slight left onto EMS D18C Lane
93 m · 13 sec · EMS D18C Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · EMS D18C Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Winona Lake and DeFries Landing.
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.
Longest stretch
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6.62 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Winona 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 Winona Lake to DeFries Landing?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Winona Lake and 7.7 miles from DeFries Landing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Winona Lake and Mostly Sunny near DeFries Landing.
Stop Ideas Near Leesburg
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 Leesburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winona Lake and DeFries Landing. Straight-line distance: 9.98 mi (16.06 km).
#1 Winona Lake
Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,890 |
| Coordinates | 41.2272700, -85.8219300 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeFries Landing
DeFries Landing is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3658800, -85.7680500 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeFries Landing (-85.76805, 41.36588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.86 | $5.73 |
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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