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Trip from Lafayette, IN to Winona Lake, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

91.7 mi

148 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lafayette, IN, IN

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Downtown Winona Lake, IN, IN

Winona Lake, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lafayette, IN to Winona Lake, IN covers 91.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on SR 25, Michigan Avenue, West Winona Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.7 miles on SR 25. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.34 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.

Midpoint

45.9 miles from Lafayette, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 91.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 91.7 miles, with most of the trip on SR 25 and Michigan Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.7 miles on SR 25.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 25 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 25 and Michigan Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Douglas Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 15 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 (Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Douglas Street

Turn right onto Douglas Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Grant Street

Turn left onto Grant Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Street

Turn left onto South Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 18th Street

Turn right onto North 18th Street

Navigation decision point

5
39.6 mi into trip | ~55m in | SR 25 / North 6th Street

Turn left onto SR 25 / North 6th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
SR 25 55.7 mi 1h 15m
Michigan Avenue 22.9 mi 33m
West Winona Avenue 3.3 mi 6m
Old State Road 25 2.7 mi 4m
Schuyler Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
North 18th Street 1.6 mi 3m
602 East 9th Street 1 mi 1m
South Cicott Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: SR 25 — 55.7 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

184 ft · 15 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Douglas Street

165 ft · 8 sec · Douglas Street
3

Turn left onto Grant Street

34 ft · 6 sec · Grant Street
4

Turn left onto South Street

494 ft · 16 sec · South Street
5

Turn right onto North 18th Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · North 18th Street
6

Turn right onto Schuyler Avenue

1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue
7

Continue on SR 25

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
8

Enter roundabout onto SR 25

9 ft · 0 sec · SR 25
9

Continue on SR 25

31 mi · 39 min · SR 25
10

Turn right onto Old State Road 25

2.7 mi · 4 min · Old State Road 25
11

Continue on South Cicott Street

0.5 mi · 55 sec · South Cicott Street
12

Turn right onto BUS US 24

0.5 mi · 54 sec · West Market Street
13

Turn left onto South 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · South 2nd Street
14

Turn right onto Eel River Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Eel River Avenue
15

Continue on High Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · High Street
16

Turn left onto SR 25

0.1 mi · 27 sec · North 6th Street
17

Turn right onto SR 25

23 mi · 33 min · Michigan Avenue
18

Turn right onto SR 14; SR 25

1.0 mi · 1 min · 602 East 9th Street
19

Continue on SR 14; SR 25

0.3 mi · 29 sec · East 9th Street
20

Turn left onto SR 25

24 mi · 36 min · SR 25
21

Turn right onto SR 25

3.3 mi · 6 min · West Winona Avenue
22

Enter roundabout onto Park Avenue

36 ft · 1 sec · Park Avenue
23

Continue on Park Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Park Avenue
24

Arrive at destination

Park Avenue

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 45.9 miles from Lafayette, IN, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.7 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 20 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.9 miles or 1h 4m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winona Lake, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, IN

This is one driving day of about 91.7 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lafayette, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 25 for about 55.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.9 mi from Lafayette, IN · 1h 4m into the drive

city in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Logansport, IN

46 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

Delphi, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Logansport, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from Lafayette, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Winona Lake, IN

The final approach into Winona Lake, 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 Winona Lake, IN.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Indiana

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lafayette, Indiana

1.9 mi

RedSeven Kitchen + Cocktail

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17657427337

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Lafayette, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–1 pm

+17654477700

Visit website

TC's Restaurant & Tavern

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.6

Battle Ground, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+17655672838

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 59

Rochester, Indiana

+18668167584

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 65.5

Rochester, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 65.5

Rochester, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.34 one way

$28.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.74 $31.48
premium $4.89 $17.65 $35.29
diesel $5.61 $20.25 $40.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.5 0 $9.63 $4.40
Efficient EV 22.9 0 $8.02 $3.67
EV Truck/SUV 36.7 0 $12.84 $5.87

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Lafayette, IN

Night in Lafayette on Friday

Local time

11:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Mostly Sunny

S 16 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:48AM CDT until April 18 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:04AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Winona Lake, IN

Night in Winona Lake on Friday

Local time

11:10 PM

EDT

Current temp

81°F

Mostly Sunny

S 10 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:48AM CDT until April 18 at 5:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 11:04AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

2h 14m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lafayette, IN to Winona Lake, IN covers 91.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are SR 25, Michigan Avenue, West Winona Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.9 miles from Lafayette, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.34 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 2h 14m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Douglas Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Grant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Lafayette, IN to Winona Lake, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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