How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Cumberland, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Cumberland, IN is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Cumberland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Cumberland.
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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
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Fortville, Lapel
2166 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broadway Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on Pendleton Pike
2.9 mi · 4 min · Pendleton Pike
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Continue on West Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway
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Turn left onto North 600 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · North 600 West
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Turn slight left
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto North 600 W
1.5 km · 1 min · North 600 W
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 600 W
51 m · 3 sec · North 600 W
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Exit the roundabout onto North 600 W
1 mi · 2 min · North 600 W
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Continue on North 600 W
706 ft · 13 sec · North 600 W
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Continue on North County Road 600 West
3078 ft · 58 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Continue on North 600 West
1356 ft · 34 sec · North 600 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North County Road 600 West
52 m · 3 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Exit the roundabout onto North County Road 600 West
123 m · 10 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Turn straight onto North 600 West
2560 ft · 1 min · North 600 West
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Continue on North County Road 600 West
137 m · 13 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Continue on North 600 West
1905 ft · 46 sec · North 600 West
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Continue on North 600 W
2.3 mi · 4 min · North 600 W
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto North Muessing Street
40 m · 6 sec · North Muessing Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Muessing Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Cumberland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cumberland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Cumberland?
The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Fowlerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Fort Wayne and 58.9 miles from Cumberland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.2 miles (166.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cumberland.
Stop Ideas Near Fowlerton
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 Fowlerton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 103.22 mi (166.12 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 Cumberland
Town in Hancock and Marion Counties, Indiana
| Population | 2,774 |
| Coordinates | 39.7761500, -85.9572000 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cumberland (-85.9572, 39.77615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.69 | $31.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.36 | $38.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.06 | $44.13 |
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 04, 2026
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