How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Corydon, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Corydon, IN is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marion County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Corydon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Corydon.
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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
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
1069 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road
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Take the ramp left
1656 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
96.8 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 265 West, SR 62 West: New Albany
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue on I 64 West, SR 62 West: Saint Louis
2548 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
14.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 135: Corydon
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 135: Corydon
109 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Road 135
1.6 km · 1 min · State Road 135
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Turn left
1081 ft · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1222 ft · 56 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
14 m · 2 sec · North Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Corydon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Southport Road
Merge slight left
96.8 mi · 01h 44m
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 Sunny near Corydon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Corydon?
The road trip is about 254.2 miles (409.1 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.1 miles from Fort Wayne and 127.1 miles from Corydon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.7 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 7:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.83 one way or $67.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Sunny near Corydon.
Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove
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 Beech Grove.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Corydon. Straight-line distance: 208.45 mi (335.47 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 Corydon
Town in Indiana
| Population | 3,181 |
| Coordinates | 38.2120100, -86.1219200 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Corydon (-86.12192, 38.21201)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $33.83 | $67.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $38.15 | $76.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $41.75 | $83.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $47.58 | $95.15 |
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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