How far is Bass Lake, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

The driving distance from Bass Lake, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.47 mi
01h 49m
Flight
76.8 mi
123.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.8 mi
Kilometers
123.6 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.47 mi
Kilometers
150.42 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Sun, Apr 19, 6:50 AM EDT
Return by in Bass Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bass Lake
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Fort Wayne
Sun, Apr 19, 5:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bass Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Warsaw
IN

City in Indiana, United States

From Bass Lake
43.1 mi
00h 54m
To Fort Wayne
50.5 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bass Lake and Fort Wayne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bass Lake and Fort Wayne.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lakeside Avenue

    85 m · 9 sec · Lakeside Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18.4 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Kenilworth Road

    101 m · 12 sec · Kenilworth Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Walnut Street

    11 mi · 19 min · West Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    1248 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    2033 ft · 1 min · North Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    48.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 69 North

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bass Lake and Fort Wayne.

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
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Walnut Street
11 mi · 12%
I 69 North
3 mi · 3%
Lakeside Avenue
1.97 mi · 2%
North Walnut Street
0.39 mi
East Washington Center Road
0.35 mi
West Broadway Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

48.2 mi · 01h 04m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warsaw
00h 54m from Bass Lake
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bass Lake and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bass Lake to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 93.5 miles (150.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Warsaw is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Bass Lake and 50.5 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bass Lake and Fort Wayne, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bass Lake and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Warsaw

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

50 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

61 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

72 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Niles station

74 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bass Lake and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 76.8 mi (123.6 km).

Bass Lake

#1 Bass Lake

Census designated place

Population1,195
Coordinates41.2072600, -86.6019600
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Fort Wayne

#2 Fort Wayne

The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area.

Population272,398
Coordinates41.1306000, -85.1288600
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: (-86.602011, 41.207276)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.48 L · about $12.44
Round trip
$24.89
6.6 gal · 24.96 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.44 $24.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.03 $28.07
Premium $4.65 $15.36 $30.72
Diesel $5.30 $17.50 $35.01

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bass Lake, IN and Fort Wayne, IN. The current time in Bass Lake is 04:01:14, although it is 05:01:14 in Fort Wayne.

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.