How far is Cambridge City, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

The driving distance from Cambridge City, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.42 mi
02h 00m
Flight
91.1 mi
146.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.1 mi
Kilometers
146.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.42 mi
Kilometers
169.66 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Sun, Apr 19, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge City
Sun, Apr 19, 3:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge City
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Fort Wayne
Sun, Apr 19, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge City
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
Portland
IN

City in and the county seat of Jay County, Indiana, United States of America

From Cambridge City
55.4 mi
01h 00m
To Fort Wayne
50 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge City and Fort Wayne.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1619 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.1 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

    1825 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27: Chester Boulevard

    124 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Chester Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd

  9. 9

    Continue on Cross Street

    6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Church Avenue

    28.4 mi · 33 min · South Church Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Street

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Spy Run Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2434 ft · 41 sec · North Clinton Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Coldwater Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Coldwater Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Washington Center Road

    1737 ft · 33 sec · East Washington Center Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge City 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
20 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
43.1 mi · 41%
South Church Avenue
28.4 mi · 27%
West Main Street
14.3 mi · 14%
Cross Street
6.02 mi · 6%
Lafayette Street
5.63 mi · 5%
Chester Boulevard
5.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue on South Main Street

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
91.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 00m from Cambridge City
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cambridge City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cambridge City to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Cambridge City and 50 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cambridge City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

111 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge City and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 91.1 mi (146.61 km).

Cambridge City

#1 Cambridge City

Town in Indiana

Population1,744
Coordinates39.8125500, -85.1716300
Altitude285
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: US 40 (-85.171629, 39.812524)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.08 L · about $14.03
Round trip
$28.06
7.44 gal · 28.16 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.03 $28.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.65 $17.31 $34.63
Diesel $5.30 $19.73 $39.46

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

There is no time difference between Cambridge City and Fort Wayne. The current time is 23:42:39.

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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.