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

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Cloverdale, IN is about 165.9 miles (267 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142 miles (228.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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
165.91 mi
03h 12m
Flight
141.97 mi
228.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.97 mi
Kilometers
228.48 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.91 mi
Kilometers
267.01 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cloverdale
Tue, May 26, 3:20 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Tue, May 26, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-05-26T00:07
Arrive Cloverdale
Tue, May 26, 3:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:34 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
Middletown
IN

Town in Henry County, Indiana, United States

From Fort Wayne
83 mi
01h 36m
To Cloverdale
83 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    39.4 mi · 46 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Cloverdale, Greencastle

    1958 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Robert Weist Avenue

    30 m · 4 sec · East Robert Weist Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Robert Weist Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
110 mi · 66%
I 70
39.4 mi · 24%
Binford Boulevard
6.43 mi · 4%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.38 mi · 2%
North Keystone Avenue
2.55 mi · 2%
East Washington Center Road
1.61 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
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
142 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middletown
01h 36m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Chance Rain Showers near Cloverdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.9 miles (267 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Middletown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Fort Wayne and 83 miles from Cloverdale.

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

The direct path is about 142 miles (228.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Chance Rain Showers near Cloverdale.

Stop Ideas Near Middletown

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 Middletown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 4.1 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 14 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

57 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

62 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

116 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

116 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Cloverdale. Straight-line distance: 141.97 mi (228.48 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
Cloverdale

#2 Cloverdale

Township in Putnam County, Indiana

Population2,128
Coordinates39.5147700, -86.7939000
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Cloverdale (-86.7939, 39.51477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.16 L · about $22.06
Round trip
$44.12
11.7 gal · 44.32 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.06 $44.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.65 $27.23 $54.45
Diesel $5.30 $31.03 $62.06

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Cloverdale. The current time is 00:07:55.

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.