How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Albion, IN?

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Albion, IN is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.85 mi
00h 39m
Flight
23.89 mi
38.45 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.89 mi
Kilometers
38.45 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.85 mi
Kilometers
46.43 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Albion
Tue, May 5, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Tue, May 5, 7:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-05-05T05:53
Arrive Albion
Tue, May 5, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wayne
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Churubusco
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Fort Wayne
14.4 mi
00h 19m
To Albion
14.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Albion.

  1. 1

    Start on Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 45 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · East Washington Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Baseline Road

    7.2 mi · 11 min · North Baseline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Orange Street

    2682 ft · 1 min · South Orange Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 300 North

    35 m · 3 sec · West 300 North

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 300 North

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Baseline Road
7.2 mi · 25%
East Washington Center Road
3.59 mi · 12%
South Orange Street
0.51 mi · 2%
Dartmouth Drive
0.16 mi · 1%
West 300 North
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

17.4 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Churubusco
00h 19m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Wayne and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Albion?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Churubusco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Fort Wayne and 14.4 miles from Albion.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Wayne and Showers And Thunderstorms near Albion.

Stop Ideas Near Churubusco

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

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

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Waterloo

33 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

70 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

74 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

95 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Albion. Straight-line distance: 23.89 mi (38.45 km).

Fort Wayne

#1 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
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#2 Albion

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

Population2,325
Coordinates41.3956000, -85.4244200
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Albion (-85.42442, 41.3956)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.69
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.85 $7.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.34 $8.68
Premium $4.65 $4.75 $9.49
Diesel $5.30 $5.41 $10.82

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Albion. The current time is 05:53:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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