How far is East Chicago, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between East Chicago and Fort Wayne is 125.59 miles (202.11 km).

Flight distance from East Chicago, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is 125.59 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 16 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 15 minutes to travel from East Chicago to Fort Wayne with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from East Chicago, Indiana to Fort Wayne, Indiana is: 139.48 miles (224.47 km) by car.

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

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#1 East Chicago

City in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population 27742
GPS Coordinates 41°38'21"N 87°27'17"W
Latitude 41.6392000
Longitude -87.4547600
Altitude 180
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 East Chicago and Fort Wayne

The distance between East Chicago and Fort Wayne is 224 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 29 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.

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between East Chicago, IN and Fort Wayne, IN. The current time in East Chicago is 01:33:30, although it is 02:33:30 in Fort Wayne.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 04 hours 38 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 03 hours 29 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 02 hours 47 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 02 hours 19 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 01 hours 59 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 01 hours 51 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 01 hours 44 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 18.63 liters (4.92 gallon) of gas to cover the route between East Chicago and Fort Wayne.
The estimated cost of gas to go from East Chicago to Fort Wayne is $16.66 (diesel $21.49).

Indiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.39 $3.88 $4.33 $4.37
Total $16.66 $19.07 $21.3 $21.49

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 March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between East Chicago 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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