How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Cedar Lake, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Cedar Lake, IN is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Cedar Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Cedar Lake.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
117.3 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Continue on East 81st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 81st Avenue
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Continue on West 81st Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
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Turn left onto Taft Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Taft Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Clark Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street
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Turn left onto North Court Street
73 m · 10 sec · North Court Street
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Turn right onto West 109th Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · West 109th Avenue
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Turn left onto Cline Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Cline Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lakeshore Drive
4 m · 1 sec · West Lakeshore Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lakeshore Drive
1 mi · 2 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on West 133rd Avenue
944 ft · 33 sec · West 133rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Parrish Avenue
1537 ft · 48 sec · Parrish Avenue
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Turn left onto West 135th Place
978 ft · 43 sec · West 135th Place
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Continue on Doffin Street
1104 ft · 54 sec · Doffin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 137th Avenue
1189 ft · 54 sec · West 137th Avenue
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Turn right onto Birch Street
1403 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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Turn right onto Lauerman Street
692 ft · 30 sec · Lauerman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lauerman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Cedar Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 30 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
117 mi · 02h 36m
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 Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers near Cedar Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Cedar Lake?
The road trip is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Fort Wayne and 67.7 miles from Cedar Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.2 miles (195.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Wayne and Cedar Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Patchy Frost then Isolated Rain Showers near Cedar Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Niles station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 121.2 mi (195.06 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 Cedar Lake
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647600, -87.4411500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Lake (-87.44115, 41.36476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.29 | $40.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.20 | $44.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
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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