How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Cass, IN?

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Cass, IN is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
230.21 mi
04h 33m
Flight
181.21 mi
291.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.21 mi
Kilometers
291.63 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.21 mi
Kilometers
370.49 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cass
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Cass
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wayne
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Broad Ripple
IN

One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana

From Fort Wayne
115.1 mi
02h 16m
To Cass
115.1 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Cass.

  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 left

    1065 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1508 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West

    1972 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport

    69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46

    1463 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West

    2380 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    146 m · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1533 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    20.7 mi · 28 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    969 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    775 ft · 15 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto East County Road 50 South

    1451 ft · 1 min · East County Road 50 South

  27. 27

    Turn left onto South County Road 700 East

    1.1 km · 3 min · South County Road 700 East

  28. 28

    Continue on Cass Washington Street

    953 ft · 42 sec · Cass Washington Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cass Washington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
110 mi · 48%
I 70
69.1 mi · 30%
US 40 East
29.3 mi · 13%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 3%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.38 mi · 1%
North Keystone Avenue
2.55 mi · 1%
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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
181.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broad Ripple
02h 16m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Cass.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Cass?

The road trip is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Broad Ripple is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.1 miles from Fort Wayne and 115.1 miles from Cass.

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

The direct path is about 181.2 miles (291.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.62 one way or $61.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Cass.

Stop Ideas Near Broad Ripple

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 Broad Ripple and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 7 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broad Ripple.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

12 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

68 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

69 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

89 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Cass. Straight-line distance: 181.21 mi (291.63 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
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#2 Cass

Unincorporated community in Sullivan County, Minnesota

Population1,791
Coordinates39.0869900, -87.2786300
Altitude174
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Cass (-87.27863, 39.08699)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.12 gal
30.75 L · about $30.62
Round trip
$61.24
16.24 gal · 61.5 L
Estimated CO2
72.2 kg one way
Round trip: 144.3 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.62 $61.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.53 $69.07
Premium $4.65 $37.79 $75.58
Diesel $5.30 $43.07 $86.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Cass. The current time is 03:10:37.

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.