Origin
Winona Lake, IN
Night in Winona Lake on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winona Lake, IN to DeFries Landing, IN
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
30m
Distance
15.4 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winona Lake, IN
Tom Fisk
DeFries Landing, IN
Sam McCool
Trip Overview
The drive from Winona Lake, IN to DeFries Landing, IN covers 15.4 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 15, West 900 North, Lake City Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.6 miles on SR 15. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.41 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
7.7 miles from Winona Lake, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Winona Lake, IN to DeFries Landing, IN covers 15.4 miles and takes about 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 15 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Argonne Road.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Argonne Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (Parker Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (West 900 North): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Argonne Road
Enter roundabout onto Argonne Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Parker Street
At end of road, turn right onto Parker Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.4 mi into trip
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~17m in
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West 900 North
Turn right onto West 900 North
Navigation decision point
5
13.9 mi into trip
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~26m in
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North 300 East
At end of road, turn right onto North 300 East
Navigation decision point
4
14 mi into trip
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~26m in
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East Defreese Road
Turn left onto East Defreese Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 15 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| West 900 North | 3.5 mi | 8m |
| Lake City Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Defreese Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Parker Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Argonne Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Park Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| EMS D18 Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 15
— 6.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winona Lake, IN and DeFries Landing, IN.
1
Start on Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Park Avenue
2
Enter roundabout onto Argonne Road
129 ft
·
3 sec
·
Argonne Road
3
Continue on Argonne Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Argonne Road
4
Continue on Parker Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Parker Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto Parker Street
125 ft
·
5 sec
·
Parker Street
6
Turn left onto US 30
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake City Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
8
Turn left onto SR 15
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 15
9
Turn right onto West 900 North
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
West 900 North
10
At end of road, turn right onto North 300 East
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North 300 East
11
Turn left onto East Defreese Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Defreese Road
12
Turn left onto EMS D18 Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
EMS D18 Lane
13
Turn slight left onto EMS D18C Lane
304 ft
·
13 sec
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EMS D18C Lane
14
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 7.7 miles from Winona Lake, IN, or about 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 6.6 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 15.4 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.7 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
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 Winona Lake, 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 Winona Lake, IN
This is one driving day of about 15.4 miles and 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Winona Lake, 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 SR 15 for about 6.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.7 mi from Winona Lake, IN · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.7 miles from Winona Lake, 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
$2.41 one way
$4.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.64 | $5.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
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: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.35 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.16 | $0.99 |
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.
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 Winona Lake, IN to DeFries Landing, IN covers 15.4 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 15, West 900 North, Lake City Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.7 miles from Winona Lake, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.41 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 30m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Argonne Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.4 miles (Parker Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (West 900 North): Navigation decision point.
The route from Winona Lake, IN to DeFries Landing, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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