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

The driving distance from Bourbon, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 55.9 miles (90 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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
55.9 mi
01h 04m
Flight
52.58 mi
84.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.58 mi
Kilometers
84.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.9 mi
Kilometers
89.97 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Return by in Bourbon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bourbon
2026-04-23T02:20
Arrive Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bourbon
9:30 PM EDT
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
Larwill
IN

Town of the United States

From Bourbon
28 mi
00h 32m
To Fort Wayne
27.8 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Bourbon and Fort Wayne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    1736 ft · 35 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Old US Highway 30 East

    1536 ft · 31 sec · Old US Highway 30 East

  3. 3

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on West Old Road 30

    1383 ft · 28 sec · West Old Road 30

  5. 5

    Continue on West State Street

    1413 ft · 34 sec · West State Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    1315 ft · 43 sec · North Walnut Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    48.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 69 North

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bourbon 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
3 mi · 5%
Lincoln Highway
2.72 mi · 5%
East Washington Center Road
0.35 mi · 1%
West Center Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Old US Highway 30 East
0.29 mi · 1%
West State Street
0.27 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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Larwill
00h 32m from Bourbon
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bourbon 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 Bourbon to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (90 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Larwill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Bourbon and 27.8 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.43 one way or $14.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Larwill

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

57 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

63 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

78 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

90 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bourbon and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 52.58 mi (84.62 km).

Bourbon

#1 Bourbon

Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,746
Coordinates41.2956000, -86.1163900
Altitude258
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: West Center Street (-86.116389, 41.295551)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.47 L · about $7.43
Round trip
$14.86
3.94 gal · 14.94 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.43 $14.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.38 $16.76
Premium $4.65 $9.17 $18.34
Diesel $5.30 $10.45 $20.90

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 Bourbon 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.