How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Auburn, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Auburn, IN is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Allen County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Auburn.
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Start on Dartmouth Drive
868 ft · 45 sec · Dartmouth Drive
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Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
1737 ft · 33 sec · East Washington Center Road
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Turn right onto Coldwater Road
111 m · 8 sec · Coldwater Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North
2849 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
14 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Garrett, Auburn
1208 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
35 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Auburn.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 69 North
Keep slight left
14 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Auburn?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Huntertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Fort Wayne and 9.3 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Huntertown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huntertown.
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Elkhart station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 16.73 mi (26.93 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Auburn
City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,617 |
| Coordinates | 41.3669900, -85.0588600 |
| Altitude | 264 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburn (-85.05886, 41.36699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.50 | $7.00 |
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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