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

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Connersville, IN is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
122.35 mi
02h 33m
Flight
102.91 mi
165.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.91 mi
Kilometers
165.62 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.35 mi
Kilometers
196.91 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Connersville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 8:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-23T03:47
Arrive Connersville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Ridgeville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Fort Wayne
61.2 mi
01h 16m
To Connersville
61.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North G Street

    601 ft · 32 sec · North G Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 8th Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Union Street

    11.7 mi · 18 min · West Union Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Market Street

    94 m · 14 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 35%
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 26%
North 8th Street
14.7 mi · 12%
West Union Street
11.7 mi · 10%
Chester Boulevard
7.75 mi · 6%
South 200 E
6.02 mi · 5%
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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
102.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ridgeville
01h 16m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Sunny near Connersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.3 miles (196.9 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Ridgeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.2 miles from Fort Wayne and 61.1 miles from Connersville.

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

The direct path is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Sunny near Connersville.

Stop Ideas Near Ridgeville

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 Ridgeville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ambassador Motel
Stay option 12.6 mi away

Ambassador Motel

Union City , IN
125 W Chestnut St, Union City, IN 47390, United States
Rating 2.9/5 26 reviews Motel,Hotel,Indoor lodging
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Pennville Town Hall

Pennville , IN
105 N Washington St, Pennville, IN 47369
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

South Salem Church of Christ

Union City , IN
7126 E 100 S, Union City, IN 47390, United States
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews Church

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

72 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

113 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Connersville. Straight-line distance: 102.91 mi (165.62 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
Connersville

#2 Connersville

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Indiana, United States

Population12,656
Coordinates39.6411600, -85.1410700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Connersville (-85.14107, 39.64116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.32 gal
16.34 L · about $16.29
Round trip
$32.58
8.64 gal · 32.68 L
Estimated CO2
38.4 kg one way
Round trip: 76.8 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.29 $32.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.37 $36.75
Premium $4.65 $20.11 $40.21
Diesel $5.30 $22.91 $45.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Connersville. The current time is 03:47:30.

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.