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

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Centerville, IN is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.1 mi
02h 05m
Flight
90.97 mi
146.4 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.97 mi
Kilometers
146.4 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.1 mi
Kilometers
164.31 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Wed, Apr 15, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-15T03:57
Arrive Centerville
Wed, Apr 15, 6:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wayne
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Portland
IN

City in and the county seat of Jay County, Indiana, United States of America

From Fort Wayne
51.1 mi
01h 02m
To Centerville
51 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 45 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1737 ft · 31 sec · East Washington Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coldwater Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Coldwater Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1353 ft · 23 sec · North Clinton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Edgewood Avenue

    833 ft · 16 sec · Edgewood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lima Road

    724 ft · 15 sec · Lima Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on N Clinton Street

    3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Lafayette Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South 200 E

    6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E

  12. 12

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd

  13. 13

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    1526 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Centerville

    967 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Centerville Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North Centerville Road

  18. 18

    Continue on North Morton Avenue

    2355 ft · 1 min · North Morton Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Morton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 42%
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 31%
Chester Boulevard
11.1 mi · 11%
South 200 E
6.02 mi · 6%
N Clinton Street
2.95 mi · 3%
North Centerville Road
2.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Harrison Street

Continue on South Harrison Street

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 02m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Wayne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Centerville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Fort Wayne and 51 miles from Centerville.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Wayne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Centerville.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Portland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Portland.

RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

111 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Centerville. Straight-line distance: 90.97 mi (146.4 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 Centerville

Centerville is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8178200, -84.9963500
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Centerville (-84.99635, 39.81782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.64 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.28 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $4.65 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $5.30 $19.09 $38.19

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Centerville. The current time is 03:57:58.

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.