How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Delaware, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Delaware, IN is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Delaware.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Delaware.
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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
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Pendleton, Anderson
1497 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Pendleton Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Pendleton Avenue
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left onto Pendleton Avenue
9.1 mi · 16 min · Pendleton Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North State Street
5 mi · 8 min · North State Street
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Continue on South 200 East
4.5 mi · 7 min · South 200 East
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
50 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
10 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp left toward SR 9 South
1206 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
35.7 mi · 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 229: Oldenburg, Batesville
1678 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
559 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
9.7 mi · 17 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
132 m · 19 sec · 3rd Street
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Continue on North Delaware College Street
666 ft · 32 sec · North Delaware College Street
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Turn right onto East Delaware 2nd Street
13 m · 2 sec · East Delaware 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Delaware 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Delaware.
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 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Wayne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delaware.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Delaware?
The road trip is about 172.9 miles (278.3 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.5 miles from Fort Wayne and 86.4 miles from Delaware.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.1 miles (220.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.00 one way or $46.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Wayne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Delaware.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Town of Pendleton
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anderson.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 137.06 mi (220.57 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 Delaware
Unincorporated community in Ripley County, Indiana
| Population | 1,799 |
| Coordinates | 39.1478300, -85.2071800 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Delaware (-85.20718, 39.14783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.00 | $46.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.94 | $51.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.39 | $56.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.35 | $64.71 |
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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