How far is Edinburgh, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Edinburgh, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 30m.
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.
Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edinburgh and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edinburgh and Fort Wayne.
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Start on South Walnut Street
134 m · 21 sec · South Walnut Street
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Turn right onto East Center Cross Street
127 m · 8 sec · East Center Cross Street
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Turn left onto Shelby Avenue
1266 ft · 29 sec · Shelby Avenue
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Turn left onto North Grant Street
699 ft · 14 sec · North Grant Street
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Continue on Shelby Avenue
552 ft · 11 sec · Shelby Avenue
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Continue on Shelbyville Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Shelbyville Road
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Continue on County Road 1100 South
789 ft · 21 sec · County Road 1100 South
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Take the ramp left
1594 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
22.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
108.1 mi · 1 hr 57 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 Edinburgh and Fort Wayne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 North
Keep slight left
108 mi · 01h 57m
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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 156.8 miles (252.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Daleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.6 miles from Edinburgh and 79.2 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.4 miles (209.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Edinburgh and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Daleville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
City of Muncie
Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Daleville.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edinburgh and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 130.44 mi (209.93 km).
#1 Edinburgh
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 4,615 |
| Coordinates | 39.3542200, -85.9666600 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.85 | $41.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.52 | $47.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.74 | $51.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.33 | $58.66 |
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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