How far is Cicero, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Cicero, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 44m.
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 Cicero and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cicero and Fort Wayne.
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Start on East Brinton Street
11 m · 4 sec · East Brinton Street
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Turn right onto South Peru Street
3087 ft · 56 sec · South Peru Street
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Turn right onto East Jackson Street
1424 ft · 39 sec · East Jackson Street
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Continue on 234th Street
2.3 mi · 6 min · 234th Street
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Continue on Strawtown Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Strawtown Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
52 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.9 mi · 38 min
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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 Cicero 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cicero 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 Cicero to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 98.3 miles (158.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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 47.7 miles from Cicero and 50.6 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.09 one way or $26.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cicero and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Cicero and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 83.6 mi (134.54 km).
#1 Cicero
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,999 |
| Coordinates | 40.1239300, -86.0133200 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.09 | $26.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.15 | $32.30 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.40 | $36.81 |
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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