How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Bristol, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Bristol, IN is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Bristol.
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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
3.6 mi · 6 min · East Washington Center Road
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Turn right
26.9 mi · 34 min
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Continue on Lincolnway South
5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincolnway South
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
12.9 mi · 21 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1111 ft · 38 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left
59 m · 8 sec
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Division Street
8.2 mi · 14 min · Division Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Division Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Bristol.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
26.9 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Bristol?
The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.7 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Cromwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Fort Wayne and 31.9 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Cromwell
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 Cromwell.
Elkhart station
Waterloo
South Bend station
Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 54.21 mi (87.25 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 Bristol
Town in Indiana
| Population | 1,697 |
| Coordinates | 41.7214400, -85.8174900 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-85.81749, 41.72144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
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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