How far is Fish Lake, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

The driving distance from Fish Lake, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
92.24 mi
01h 47m
Flight
79.73 mi
128.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.73 mi
Kilometers
128.31 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.24 mi
Kilometers
148.45 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Sat, Nov 7, 1:35 AM EST
Return by in Fish Lake
Sat, Nov 7, 2:22 AM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fish Lake
2026-11-06T22:47
Arrive Fort Wayne
Sat, Nov 7, 12:35 AM CST
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fish Lake
9:30 PM CST
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
Etna Green
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Fish Lake
47.9 mi
00h 53m
To Fort Wayne
44.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM CST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
43°F
Overnight

Scattered Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fish Lake and Fort Wayne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fish Lake and Fort Wayne.

  1. 1

    Start on South Longshore Drive

    11 m · 5 sec · South Longshore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Pierce Road

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Pierce Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1821 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Warsaw

    1427 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 69 North

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fish Lake and Fort Wayne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 East
61.5 mi · 67%
Pierce Road
26.6 mi · 29%
I 69 North
3 mi · 3%
East Washington Center Road
0.35 mi
Coldwater Road South
0.23 mi
Coldwater Road
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

US 30 East

Merge slight left

61.2 mi · 01h 20m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Etna Green
00h 53m from Fish Lake
Leave By
2:56 PM CST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fish Lake and Scattered Rain Showers near Fort Wayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fish Lake to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Etna Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.9 miles from Fish Lake and 44.4 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fish Lake and Fort Wayne, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fish Lake and Scattered Rain Showers near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Etna Green

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Etna Green, 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 Etna Green.

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Elkhart station

45 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
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South Bend station

49 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
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Niles station

64 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

78 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fish Lake and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 79.73 mi (128.31 km).

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#1 Fish Lake

Fish Lake is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.5667100, -86.5519600
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Fort Wayne

#2 Fort Wayne

The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area.

Population272,398
Coordinates41.1306000, -85.1288600
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: South Longshore Drive (-86.55191, 41.56671)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.32 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.15
6.5 gal · 24.64 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $12.08 $24.15
Mid-grade $4.32 $14.05 $28.10
Premium $4.85 $15.75 $31.50
Diesel $6.71 $21.81 $43.63

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 · Nov 06, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fish Lake, IN and Fort Wayne, IN. The current time in Fish Lake is 22:47:58, although it is 23:47:58 in Fort Wayne.

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.