How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Flat Rock, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Flat Rock, IN is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Flat Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Flat Rock.
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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
10.7 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto North Riley Highway
3103 ft · 53 sec · North Riley Highway
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Turn left
33 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Riley Highway
544 ft · 9 sec · North Riley Highway
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Continue on North Harrison Street
1990 ft · 36 sec · North Harrison Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
122 m · 7 sec · South Harrison Street
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Exit the rotary onto South Harrison Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Harrison Street
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Continue on South Riley Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · South Riley Highway
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Turn right onto Old State Road 252
3.6 mi · 6 min · Old State Road 252
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old State Road 252
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Flat Rock.
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 leaving Fort Wayne and Sunny near Flat Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Flat Rock?
The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Fort Wayne and 70.9 miles from Flat Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Sunny near Flat Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Yorktown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
City of Muncie
Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorktown.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Flat Rock. Straight-line distance: 127.55 mi (205.27 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 Flat Rock
Unincorporated community in Shelby County, Minnesota
| Population | 1,728 |
| Coordinates | 39.3642200, -85.8316500 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flat Rock (-85.83165, 39.36422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.89 | $37.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.31 | $42.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.57 | $53.15 |
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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