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

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Blooming Grove, IN is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
125.88 mi
02h 46m
Flight
112.56 mi
181.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.56 mi
Kilometers
181.14 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.88 mi
Kilometers
202.58 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blooming Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Wed, Apr 15, 9:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-15T04:02
Arrive Blooming Grove
Wed, Apr 15, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 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
Randolph
IN

Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America

From Fort Wayne
63 mi
01h 23m
To Blooming Grove
62.9 mi
01h 23m

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
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 45 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1737 ft · 31 sec · East Washington Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coldwater Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Coldwater Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1353 ft · 23 sec · North Clinton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Edgewood Avenue

    833 ft · 16 sec · Edgewood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lima Road

    724 ft · 15 sec · Lima Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on N Clinton Street

    3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Lafayette Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South 200 E

    6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E

  12. 12

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd

  13. 13

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North G Street

    601 ft · 32 sec · North G Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 8th Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Indiana Highway 101

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Indiana Highway 101

  18. 18

    Continue on State Road 101

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Road 101

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fairfield Causeway Road

    6.4 mi · 16 min · Fairfield Causeway Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stone Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 34%
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 25%
North 8th Street
15.1 mi · 12%
Chester Boulevard
7.75 mi · 6%
Indiana Highway 101
7.55 mi · 6%
Fairfield Causeway Road
6.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Harrison Street

Continue on South Harrison Street

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
112.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Randolph
01h 23m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125.9 miles (202.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Fort Wayne and 62.9 miles from Blooming Grove.

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

The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.74 one way or $33.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Randolph

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 Randolph and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ambassador Motel
Stay option 11.4 mi away

Ambassador Motel

Union City , IN
125 W Chestnut St, Union City, IN 47390, United States
Rating 2.9/5 26 reviews Motel,Hotel,Indoor lodging
Mayor's Office
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Mayor's Office

Portland , IN
321 N Meridian St, Portland, IN 47371
City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

South Salem Church of Christ

Union City , IN
7126 E 100 S, Union City, IN 47390, United States
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews Church

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

70 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

115 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Blooming Grove. Straight-line distance: 112.56 mi (181.14 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
Blooming Grove

#2 Blooming Grove

Township in Franklin County, Indiana

Population1,124
Coordinates39.5022700, -85.0646800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Blooming Grove (-85.06468, 39.50227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.81 L · about $16.74
Round trip
$33.49
8.88 gal · 33.62 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.74 $33.49
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.88 $37.77
Premium $4.65 $20.66 $41.33
Diesel $5.30 $23.55 $47.10

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 Blooming Grove. The current time is 04:02:46.

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.