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

The driving distance from Cloverdale, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
169.61 mi
02h 42m
Flight
141.97 mi
228.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.97 mi
Kilometers
228.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.61 mi
Kilometers
272.96 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Tue, May 26, 2:09 AM EDT
Return by in Cloverdale
Tue, May 26, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cloverdale
2026-05-25T23:26
Arrive Fort Wayne
Tue, May 26, 2:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cloverdale
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
Middletown
IN

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

From Cloverdale
83.1 mi
01h 21m
To Fort Wayne
86.6 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph ENE
Destination
54°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Starts
Mon, May 25 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Robert Weist Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · East Robert Weist Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    40.9 mi · 48 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue

    893 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto North Rural Street

    52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Keystone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cloverdale and Fort Wayne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Binford Boulevard
117 mi · 69%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
43.2 mi · 25%
North Keystone Avenue
2.88 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.59 mi · 1%
East Washington Center Road
0.35 mi
Coldwater Road South
0.23 mi
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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
01h 21m from Cloverdale
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cloverdale and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Fort Wayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cloverdale to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.1 miles from Cloverdale and 86.6 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.59 one way or $45.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cloverdale and Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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 Middletown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 4.1 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 13.9 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

57 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

62 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

116 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

116 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cloverdale and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 141.97 mi (228.48 km).

Cloverdale

#1 Cloverdale

Township in Putnam County, Indiana

Population2,128
Coordinates39.5147700, -86.7939000
Altitude250
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: East Robert Weist Avenue (-86.7939, 39.514809)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.66 L · about $22.59
Round trip
$45.18
11.98 gal · 45.32 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.59 $45.18
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.48 $50.95
Premium $4.65 $27.88 $55.75
Diesel $5.30 $31.77 $63.54

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Cloverdale and Fort Wayne. The current time is 23:26:25.

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.