How far is Delaware, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Delaware, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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 02h 59m.
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.
County seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delaware and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware and Fort Wayne.
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Start on East Delaware 2nd Street
13 m · 5 sec · East Delaware 2nd Street
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Turn right onto North Delaware College Street
84 m · 18 sec · North Delaware College Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
130 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto North State Highway 129
4.1 mi · 7 min · North State Highway 129
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Continue on North County Road 300 East
5.8 mi · 10 min · North County Road 300 East
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
1248 ft · 36 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 74 West: Indianapolis
1181 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
35.8 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North: Shelbyville, Greenfield
1610 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
44 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Riley Highway
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Riley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20.3 mi · 33 min
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Turn slight right onto E 700 S
2 mi · 3 min · E 700 S
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
76.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 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 Delaware and Fort Wayne.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
E 700 S
Continue straight
76.2 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Delaware and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delaware to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 169.4 miles (272.7 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Delaware and 82.8 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.55 one way or $45.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Delaware and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Town of Pendleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anderson.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 137.06 mi (220.57 km).
#1 Delaware
Unincorporated community in Ripley County, Indiana
| Population | 1,799 |
| Coordinates | 39.1478300, -85.2071800 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.43 | $50.87 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.83 | $55.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.72 | $63.44 |
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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