How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Buck Creek, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Buck Creek, IN is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Buck Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Buck Creek.
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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
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Washington Center Road
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Turn left onto Lima Road
115 m · 15 sec · Lima Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
1482 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Lafayette Center Road
1 km · 57 sec
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Continue on Lafayette Center Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road
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Continue on East 900 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North
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Turn left
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road
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Turn right onto Wabash Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wabash Road
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Continue on Logansport Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass
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Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway
30 mi · 38 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Turn left onto North 750 East
1731 ft · 55 sec · North 750 East
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
6 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Buck Creek.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wabash Road
Continue on Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 00h 56m
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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Wayne and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buck Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Buck Creek?
The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Wabash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Fort Wayne and 54.9 miles from Buck Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.3 miles (154.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Wayne and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Buck Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Wabash
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 Wabash.
Waterloo
Elkhart station
Lafayette station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Buck Creek. Straight-line distance: 96.23 mi (154.87 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 Buck Creek
Census-designated place in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
| Population | 9,362 |
| Coordinates | 40.4878100, -86.7614000 |
| Altitude | 201 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buck Creek (-86.7614, 40.48781)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.01 | $36.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.53 | $41.05 |
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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