How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Beech Grove, IN?

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Beech Grove, IN is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.48 mi
02h 25m
Flight
109.67 mi
176.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.67 mi
Kilometers
176.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.48 mi
Kilometers
206.77 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beech Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Wed, Apr 15, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-15T03:57
Arrive Beech Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wayne
9:30 PM EDT
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
Gaston
IN

Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America

From Fort Wayne
64.2 mi
01h 12m
To Beech Grove
64.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Beech Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 45 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Washington Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lima Road

    115 m · 15 sec · Lima Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue

    742 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southeastern Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southeastern Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto East Raymond Street

    1 km · 58 sec · East Raymond Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Emerson Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Albany Street

    2026 ft · 1 min · Albany Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    563 ft · 24 sec · North 7th Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
110 mi · 86%
I 465 South
12.3 mi · 10%
Southeastern Avenue
1.67 mi · 1%
East Washington Center Road
1.61 mi · 1%
South Emerson Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
East Raymond Street
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue straight

76.3 mi · 01h 22m

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
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
109.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 12m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Wayne and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beech Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Beech Grove?

The road trip is about 128.5 miles (206.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Fort Wayne and 64.2 miles from Beech Grove.

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

The direct path is about 109.7 miles (176.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Wayne and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Beech Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gaston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Muncie City Court
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Muncie City Court

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaston.

RAIL

Connersville station

81 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

83 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

119 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Beech Grove. Straight-line distance: 109.67 mi (176.5 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
Beech Grove

#2 Beech Grove

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

Population14,898
Coordinates39.7219900, -86.0899800
Altitude245
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Beech Grove (-86.08998, 39.72199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.16 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.17
9.06 gal · 34.32 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.08 $34.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.27 $38.53
Premium $4.65 $21.08 $42.17
Diesel $5.30 $24.03 $48.05

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Beech Grove. The current time is 03:57:58.

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.