How far is Winona Lake, IN from Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Winona Lake, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.61 mi
01h 51m
Flight
78.55 mi
126.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.55 mi
Kilometers
126.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.61 mi
Kilometers
160.31 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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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 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lafayette
Fri, Apr 17, 10:14 AM EDT
Return by in Winona Lake
Fri, Apr 17, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winona Lake
2026-04-17T08:22
Arrive Lafayette
Fri, Apr 17, 10:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winona Lake
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Logansport
IN

City in Indiana

From Winona Lake
45.8 mi
00h 55m
To Lafayette
53.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Winona Lake and Lafayette.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Winona Lake and Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Avenue

    1681 ft · 60 sec · Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Winona Avenue

    60 m · 5 sec · Winona Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Winona Avenue

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Winona Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Zimmer Road

    24.2 mi · 36 min · South Zimmer Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East 9th Street

    1325 ft · 24 sec · East 9th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on 602 East 9th Street

    1 mi · 2 min · 602 East 9th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Michigan Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Michigan Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on North 6th Street

    737 ft · 31 sec · North 6th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto High Street

    1345 ft · 29 sec · High Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Eel River Avenue

    767 ft · 17 sec · Eel River Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    680 ft · 14 sec · Eel River Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    1848 ft · 44 sec · East Market Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Cicott Street

    2449 ft · 51 sec · South Cicott Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    31.4 mi · 39 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North 18th Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Street

    151 m · 14 sec · South Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Grant Street

    11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Douglas Street

    50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    56 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winona Lake and Lafayette.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 32%
South Zimmer Road
24.2 mi · 24%
Main Street
21.8 mi · 22%
Winona Avenue
3.38 mi · 3%
Old State Road 25
2.71 mi · 3%
Schuyler Avenue
1.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Hoosier Heartland Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

31.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Logansport
00h 55m from Winona Lake
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Winona Lake and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Winona Lake to Lafayette?

The road trip is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Logansport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Winona Lake and 53.8 miles from Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Winona Lake and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Logansport

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette station

59 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

70 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

91 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winona Lake and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 78.55 mi (126.41 km).

Winona Lake

#1 Winona Lake

Town in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States

Population4,890
Coordinates41.2272700, -85.8219300
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Lafayette

#2 Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population71,484
Coordinates40.4167000, -86.8752900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Avenue (-85.821906, 41.227311)
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.31 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.55
7.04 gal · 26.62 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.27 $26.55
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.97 $29.94
Premium $4.65 $16.38 $32.76
Diesel $5.30 $18.67 $37.34

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Winona Lake and Lafayette. The current time is 08:22:24.

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.