How far is Burlington, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Burlington, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Burlington and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burlington and Fort Wayne.
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Start on the route
11.5 mi · 17 min
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Continue on West Sycamore Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Markland Avenue
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Markland Avenue
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Continue on East County Road 00 North South
1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South
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Continue on County Road East 00 North South
4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East 00 N
5 mi · 7 min · East 00 N
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Continue on West 500 South
2 mi · 3 min · West 500 South
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Continue on West 500 S
6.9 mi · 10 min · West 500 S
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Turn left onto Strawtown Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Strawtown Pike
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Turn straight onto South Washington Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East 29th Street
110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street
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Continue on South Adams Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street
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Turn right onto Sears Drive
2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive
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Continue on East 4th Street
5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left
1524 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South
1195 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Coldwater Road
960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road
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Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road
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Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Burlington and Fort Wayne.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East 4th Street
Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Burlington and Sunny near Fort Wayne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Burlington to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Burlington and 48.3 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80 miles (128.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burlington and Sunny near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Shadeland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shadeland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Burlington and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 80.01 mi (128.76 km).
#1 Burlington
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 604 |
| Coordinates | 40.4803100, -86.3947200 |
| Altitude | 239 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Wayne
The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area.
| Population | 272,398 |
| Coordinates | 41.1306000, -85.1288600 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.62 | $12.46 | $24.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.22 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
| Premium | $4.76 | $16.37 | $32.74 |
| Diesel | $6.63 | $22.82 | $45.64 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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