How far is Bicknell, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

The driving distance from Bicknell, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 231.8 miles (373 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.8 mi
04h 01m
Flight
199.55 mi
321.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.55 mi
Kilometers
321.14 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.8 mi
Kilometers
373.04 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Bicknell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bicknell
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bicknell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Bicknell
118.3 mi
02h 00m
To Fort Wayne
113.5 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bicknell and Fort Wayne.

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    761 ft · 37 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Freelandville Avenue

    1828 ft · 1 min · Freelandville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 11th Street

    2344 ft · 40 sec · East 11th Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th St

    2.2 mi · 3 min · 4th St

  5. 5

    Turn right

    6.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    95.3 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bicknell 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
112 mi · 48%
4th St
111 mi · 48%
East 11th Street
0.44 mi
East Washington Center Road
0.35 mi
Freelandville Avenue
0.35 mi
Coldwater Road South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

108 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
199.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
02h 00m from Bicknell
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bicknell 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 Bicknell to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 231.8 miles (373 km) and usually takes 04h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Bicknell and 113.5 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 199.5 miles (321.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.85 one way or $61.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bicknell and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 199.55 mi (321.14 km).

Bicknell

#1 Bicknell

City in Knox County, Indiana, United State

Population2,832
Coordinates38.7742100, -87.3077900
Altitude157
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: East 3rd Street (-87.307739, 38.774151)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.96 L · about $30.85
Round trip
$61.69
16.36 gal · 61.92 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.85 $61.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.79 $69.58
Premium $4.65 $38.07 $76.14
Diesel $5.30 $43.39 $86.77

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bicknell and Fort Wayne. The current time is 02:20:20.

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.