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

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Cicero, IN is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.21 mi
01h 56m
Flight
83.6 mi
134.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.6 mi
Kilometers
134.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.21 mi
Kilometers
153.23 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cicero
Tue, May 5, 2:39 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Tue, May 5, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-05-05T12:43
Arrive Cicero
Tue, May 5, 2:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Shadeland
IN

Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Fort Wayne
47.6 mi
00h 58m
To Cicero
47.6 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion

    1618 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East State Road 18

    5.8 mi · 7 min · East State Road 18

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Strawtown Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Strawtown Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Strawtown Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Strawtown Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East 234th Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · East 234th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    1424 ft · 46 sec · East Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Peru Street

    3087 ft · 57 sec · South Peru Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Brinton Street

    11 m · 2 sec · East Brinton Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Brinton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
46.5 mi · 49%
South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 35%
East State Road 18
5.77 mi · 6%
South Washington Street
3.4 mi · 4%
East 234th Street
2.34 mi · 2%
East Washington Center Road
1.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue straight

37.8 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shadeland
00h 58m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Wayne and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.2 miles (153.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Fort Wayne and 47.6 miles from Cicero.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Wayne and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cicero.

Stop Ideas Near Shadeland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shadeland, 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 Shadeland.

RAIL

Waterloo

104 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

105 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

111 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Cicero. Straight-line distance: 83.6 mi (134.54 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
Cicero

#2 Cicero

Town in Indiana, United States

Population4,999
Coordinates40.1239300, -86.0133200
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Cicero (-86.01332, 40.12393)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.72 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.72 gal · 25.44 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.67 $25.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.29 $28.58
Premium $4.65 $15.64 $31.27
Diesel $5.30 $17.82 $35.64

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Cicero. The current time is 12:43:22.

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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.