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

The driving distance from Clermont, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.62 mi
02h 15m
Flight
110.74 mi
178.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.74 mi
Kilometers
178.22 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.62 mi
Kilometers
221.48 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Return by in Clermont
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clermont
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Fort Wayne
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clermont
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
Gaston
IN

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

From Clermont
65.2 mi
01h 07m
To Fort Wayne
72.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph WSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kathleen Avenue

    20 m · 8 sec · Kathleen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tansel Road

    2219 ft · 1 min · Tansel Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crawfordsville Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Crawfordsville Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Dandy Trail

    1 mi · 2 min · Dandy Trail

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West 38th Street

    7.5 mi · 14 min · West 38th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East 38th Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East 38th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clermont 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Binford Boulevard
117 mi · 85%
West 38th Street
7.5 mi · 5%
East 38th Street
1.35 mi · 1%
Dandy Trail
1.05 mi · 1%
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
1.05 mi · 1%
Crawfordsville Road
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Binford Boulevard

Keep slight left

108 mi · 01h 57m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.9 mi
110.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 07m from Clermont
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clermont and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Clermont to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Clermont and 72.4 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 110.7 miles (178.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.33 one way or $36.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clermont and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gaston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 12.4 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Muncie City Court
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Muncie City Court

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaston.

RAIL

Connersville station

81 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

83 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

119 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clermont and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 110.74 mi (178.22 km).

Clermont

#1 Clermont

Town in Pike and Wayne townships of Marion County, Indiana

Population1,466
Coordinates39.8097700, -86.3224900
Altitude254
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: Kathleen Avenue (-86.322489, 39.809736)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.38 L · about $18.33
Round trip
$36.65
9.72 gal · 36.76 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.33 $36.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.67 $41.34
Premium $4.65 $22.62 $45.24
Diesel $5.30 $25.78 $51.55

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 Clermont and Fort Wayne. The current time is 20:39:50.

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.