How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Dale, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Dale, IN is about 120.5 miles (194 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Dale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Dale.
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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
37.8 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion
1618 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Merge slight left onto East State Road 18
5.8 mi · 7 min · East State Road 18
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
32 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6.3 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto East Conner Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Conner Street
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Continue on Westfield Road
764 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
37 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
815 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
29 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
39 m · 3 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
35 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2551 ft · 47 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on IN-32
1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32
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Continue on West 176th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
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Continue on West Base Line Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
44 m · 2 sec · West Base Line Road
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Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road
5.8 mi · 9 min · West Base Line Road
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Turn left onto South 400 E
1.7 mi · 4 min · South 400 E
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Turn right onto Holmes Road
1952 ft · 1 min · Holmes Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holmes Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Dale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Fort Wayne and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Dale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Dale?
The road trip is about 120.5 miles (194 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?
Jonesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Fort Wayne and 60.3 miles from Dale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.93 one way or $31.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Fort Wayne and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Dale.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesboro
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 Jonesboro.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Dale. Straight-line distance: 101.85 mi (163.91 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 Dale
Dale is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0167100, -86.4000000 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dale (-86.4, 40.01671)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $3.75 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.35 | $18.49 | $36.97 |
| Premium | $4.88 | $20.75 | $41.50 |
| Diesel | $6.73 | $28.60 | $57.21 |
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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