How far is Chesterton, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Chesterton, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98 miles (157.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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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 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chesterton and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chesterton and Fort Wayne.
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Start on the route
574 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto East 96th Street
1237 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
28 m · 5 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1220 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
131 m · 24 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1324 ft · 33 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
44 m · 4 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1945 ft · 48 sec · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
41 m · 8 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
2914 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
44 m · 3 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
2523 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street
30 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East 96th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 96th Street
30 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street
2 mi · 4 min · East 96th Street
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Turn left onto I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne
1564 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
108.1 mi · 1 hr 57 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 Chesterton and Fort Wayne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterton 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 Chesterton to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 118.2 miles (190.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Fowlerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Chesterton and 60.5 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98 miles (157.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.73 one way or $31.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Fowlerton
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 Fowlerton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterton and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 98.02 mi (157.74 km).
#1 Chesterton
Town in the U.
| Population | 14,232 |
| Coordinates | 39.9289300, -86.1208200 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $3.77 | $15.73 | $31.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.74 | $35.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
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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