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Trip from Warsaw, IN to DeFries Landing, IN

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

25m

Distance

13.7 mi

22 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 24m ★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m

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

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Warsaw, IN

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Downtown DeFries Landing, IN, IN

DeFries Landing, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Warsaw, IN to DeFries Landing, IN covers 13.7 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Detroit Street, West 900 North, East Defreese Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on North Detroit Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.14 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

6.8 miles from Warsaw, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 25m drive with frequent turns across 13.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Detroit Street is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 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 SR 15 / North Detroit Street.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 5 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 (SR 15 / North Detroit Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (West 900 North): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (North 300 East): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 15 / North Detroit Street

Turn left onto SR 15 / North Detroit Street

Navigation decision point

4
8.7 mi into trip | ~13m in | West 900 North

Turn right onto West 900 North

Navigation decision point

5
12.2 mi into trip | ~21m in | North 300 East

At end of road, turn right onto North 300 East

Navigation decision point

4
12.3 mi into trip | ~22m in | East Defreese Road

Turn left onto East Defreese Road

Navigation decision point

4
13.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | EMS D18 Lane

Turn left onto EMS D18 Lane

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Detroit Street 8.7 mi 13m
West 900 North 3.5 mi 8m
East Defreese Road 1 mi 2m
EMS D18 Lane 0.3 mi 1m
North 300 East 0.1 mi <1m
EMS D18C Lane <0.1 mi <1m
East Center Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North Detroit Street — 8.7 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Warsaw, IN and DeFries Landing, IN.

1

Start on East Center Street

66 ft · 8 sec · East Center Street
2

Turn left onto SR 15

8.7 mi · 13 min · North Detroit Street
3

Turn right onto West 900 North

3.5 mi · 8 min · West 900 North
4

At end of road, turn right onto North 300 East

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North 300 East
5

Turn left onto East Defreese Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Defreese Road
6

Turn left onto EMS D18 Lane

0.3 mi · 1 min · EMS D18 Lane
7

Turn slight left onto EMS D18C Lane

304 ft · 13 sec · EMS D18C Lane
8

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 6.8 miles from Warsaw, IN, or about 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8.7 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 13.7 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 6.8 miles or 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 20m

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 Warsaw, 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 Warsaw, IN

This is one driving day of about 13.7 miles and 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Warsaw, 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 North Detroit Street for about 8.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 6.8 mi from Warsaw, IN · 10m into the drive

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

7 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 6.8 miles from Warsaw, 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

$2.14 one way

$4.28 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $2.35 $4.70
premium $4.89 $2.64 $5.27
diesel $5.61 $3.02 $6.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$27–$52

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.1 0 $1.44 $0.66
Efficient EV 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55
EV Truck/SUV 5.5 0 $1.92 $0.88

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Warsaw, IN

Evening in Warsaw on Tuesday

Local time

8:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 15 mph 63% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:53PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:52PM EDT until April 14 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

DeFries Landing, IN

Evening in DeFries Landing on Tuesday

Local time

8:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 15 mph 66% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:53PM EDT until April 14 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 6:52PM EDT until April 14 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

25m 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 Warsaw, IN to DeFries Landing, IN covers 13.7 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Detroit Street, West 900 North, East Defreese Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Warsaw, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.14 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 25m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 15 / North Detroit Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.7 miles (West 900 North): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (North 300 East): Navigation decision point.
The route from Warsaw, IN to DeFries Landing, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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