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

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Columbus and Fort Wayne is 139.7 miles (224.83 km).

Flight distance from Columbus, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is 139.7 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 20 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 18 minutes to travel from Columbus to Fort Wayne with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Columbus, Indiana to Fort Wayne, Indiana is: 169.13 miles (272.19 km) by car.

Driving from Columbus to Fort Wayne will take approximately 02 hours 35 minutes.

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#1 Columbus

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana. It is located in the central part of the state. Columbus is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Bartholomew County Historical Society and the Columbus Museum.

Population 48445
GPS Coordinates 39°12'5"N 85°55'17"W
Latitude 39.2014400
Longitude -85.9213800
Altitude 192
Country United States
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#2 Fort Wayne

The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area. It is located on the St. Marys River in northeastern Indiana. Fort Wayne is known for its manufacturing industry, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo and the Fort Wayne Museum of Art.

Population 272398
GPS Coordinates 41°7'50"N 85°7'44"W
Latitude 41.1306000
Longitude -85.1288600
Altitude 247
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Columbus and Fort Wayne

The distance between Columbus and Fort Wayne is 272 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 01 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Columbus and Fort Wayne. The current time is 18:56:49.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 05 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 13 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 22 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 15 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 06 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 22.59 liters (5.97 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Columbus and Fort Wayne.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Columbus to Fort Wayne is $20.2 (diesel $26.06).

Indiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.39 $3.88 $4.33 $4.37
Total $20.2 $23.13 $25.83 $26.06

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Indiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.385 (Diesel $4.366) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 09, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Columbus and Fort Wayne (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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