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

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Daleville, IN is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.23 mi
01h 30m
Flight
73.28 mi
117.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.28 mi
Kilometers
117.94 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.23 mi
Kilometers
129.12 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Daleville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Sun, Apr 19, 9:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-19T06:02
Arrive Daleville
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 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
Van Buren
IN

Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America

From Fort Wayne
40.1 mi
00h 45m
To Daleville
40.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    68.3 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Muncie, Anderson

    135 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 32: Muncie, Anderson

    1444 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto South Walnut Street

    549 ft · 17 sec · South Walnut Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    45 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    35 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    26 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
77 mi · 96%
East Washington Center Road
1.61 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.88 mi · 1%
SR 32
0.36 mi
Dartmouth Drive
0.16 mi
South Walnut Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue straight

68.3 mi · 01h 13m

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
01h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Van Buren
00h 45m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Daleville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Fort Wayne and 40.1 miles from Daleville.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Daleville.

Stop Ideas Near Van Buren

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Van Buren, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Van Buren.

RAIL

Waterloo

99 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

110 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

112 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Daleville. Straight-line distance: 73.28 mi (117.94 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
Daleville

#2 Daleville

Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,630
Coordinates40.1211500, -85.5580300
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Daleville (-85.55803, 40.12115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.72 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.34
5.66 gal · 21.44 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.67 $21.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.04 $24.07
Premium $4.65 $13.17 $26.34
Diesel $5.30 $15.01 $30.02

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Daleville. The current time is 06:02:19.

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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.