Origin
Burket, IN
Night in Burket on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Burket, IN to DeFries Landing, IN
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
44m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
DeFries Landing, IN
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
The drive from Burket, IN to DeFries Landing, IN covers 24 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Detroit Street, SR 25, West 900 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.9 miles on South Detroit Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12 miles from Burket, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 24 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Detroit Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 700 West): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (SR 25): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South 700 West
At end of road, turn left onto South 700 West
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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SR 25
At end of road, turn right onto SR 25
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip
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~18m in
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SR 15 / South Detroit Street
Turn left onto SR 15 / South Detroit Street
Navigation decision point
5
22.5 mi into trip
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~40m in
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North 300 East
At end of road, turn right onto North 300 East
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Detroit Street | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| SR 25 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| West 900 North | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| West Winona Avenue | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| South 700 West | 1.3 mi | 5m |
| East Defreese Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| EMS D18 Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North 300 East | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Detroit Street
— 8.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burket, IN and DeFries Landing, IN.
1
Start on Walnut Street
85 ft
·
5 sec
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Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto South 700 West
1.3 mi
·
5 min
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South 700 West
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 25
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 25
5
Turn right onto SR 25
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Winona Avenue
6
Turn left onto SR 15
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
South Detroit Street
7
Turn right onto West 900 North
3.5 mi
·
8 min
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West 900 North
8
At end of road, turn right onto North 300 East
0.1 mi
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21 sec
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North 300 East
9
Turn left onto East Defreese Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Defreese Road
10
Turn left onto EMS D18 Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
EMS D18 Lane
11
Turn slight left onto EMS D18C Lane
304 ft
·
13 sec
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EMS D18C Lane
12
Arrive at destination
EMS D18C Lane
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12 miles from Burket, IN, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near DeFries Landing, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burket, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Burket, IN
This is one driving day of about 24 miles and 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Burket, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on South Detroit Street for about 8.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12 mi from Burket, IN · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12 miles from Burket, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in DeFries Landing, IN
The final approach into DeFries Landing, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around DeFries Landing, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.12 | $8.24 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
DeFries Landing, IN
Night in DeFries Landing on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Burket, IN to DeFries Landing, IN covers 24 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Detroit Street, SR 25, West 900 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Burket, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 700 West): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (SR 25): Navigation decision point.
The route from Burket, IN to DeFries Landing, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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