How far is Decatur, IN from Warsaw, IN?

The driving distance from Decatur, IN to Warsaw, IN is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.57 mi
01h 22m
Flight
55.78 mi
89.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.78 mi
Kilometers
89.77 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.57 mi
Kilometers
102.3 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Thu, Oct 15, 3:54 PM EDT
Return by in Decatur
Thu, Oct 15, 5:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-10-15T14:32
Arrive Warsaw
Thu, Oct 15, 3:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
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
Allen
IN

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

From Decatur
31.8 mi
00h 41m
To Warsaw
31.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Decatur and Warsaw.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Decatur and Warsaw.

  1. 1

    Start on West Monroe Street

    2422 ft · 46 sec · West Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 13th Street

    15.9 mi · 18 min · North 13th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Spy Run Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West

    863 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Goshen Road

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    22.2 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Decatur and Warsaw.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goshen Road
35.2 mi · 55%
North 13th Street
15.9 mi · 25%
Lafayette Street
5.63 mi · 9%
East Center Street
1.99 mi · 3%
West Coliseum Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3%
Spy Run Avenue
1.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Goshen Road

Continue straight

22.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
55.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allen
00h 41m from Decatur
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Decatur to Warsaw?

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Allen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Decatur and 31.8 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.65 one way or $17.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Decatur and Showers And Thunderstorms near Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near Allen

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Allen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Waterloo

29 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

62 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

84 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

106 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 55.78 mi (89.77 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

City in Indiana, United States

Population34,821
Coordinates40.8306000, -84.9291300
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Warsaw

#2 Warsaw

City in Indiana, United States

Population15,200
Coordinates41.2381000, -85.8530500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-84.92913, 40.8306)
End: Warsaw (-85.85305, 41.2381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.49 L · about $8.65
Round trip
$17.30
4.48 gal · 16.98 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $8.65 $17.30
Mid-grade $4.46 $9.98 $19.96
Premium $4.99 $11.17 $22.35
Diesel $6.62 $14.83 $29.66

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Warsaw. The current time is 14:32:06.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.