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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
One of six areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
1065 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
1508 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1972 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
69.1 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 East, SR 641 South, SR 46
1463 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 40 East, SR 46 West
2380 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
146 m · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1533 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight
5.7 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 28 min
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Turn left
969 ft · 18 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
775 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
6.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left onto East County Road 50 South
1451 ft · 1 min · East County Road 50 South
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Turn left onto South County Road 700 East
1.1 km · 3 min · South County Road 700 East
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Continue on Cass Washington Street
953 ft · 42 sec · Cass Washington Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broad Ripple.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Lafayette station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Cass. Straight-line distance: 181.21 mi (291.63 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 Cass
Unincorporated community in Sullivan County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 39.0869900, -87.2786300 |
| Altitude | 174 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cass (-87.27863, 39.08699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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