How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Granger, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Granger, IN is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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.
City in Noble County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Granger.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Granger.
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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
3.6 mi · 6 min · East Washington Center Road
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Turn right
26.9 mi · 34 min
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Continue on Lincolnway South
5.1 mi · 8 min · Lincolnway South
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
21.4 mi · 37 min
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Turn left onto East Lusher Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Lusher Avenue
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Turn right onto South Nappanee Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Nappanee Street
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Turn left onto West Lexington Avenue
3177 ft · 1 min · West Lexington Avenue
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Continue on West Lexington Avenue
1926 ft · 33 sec · West Lexington Avenue
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Continue on Old US-20
2.1 mi · 3 min · Old US-20
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Turn right onto Ash Road;West County Line Road
2492 ft · 50 sec · Ash Road;West County Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Ash Road;West County Line Road
34 m · 2 sec · Ash Road;West County Line Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Ash Road;West County Line Road
2 mi · 3 min · Ash Road;West County Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Cleveland Road
81 m · 5 sec · Cleveland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Cleveland Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Cleveland Road
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Turn left onto Beech Road
12 m · 1 sec · Beech Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bittersweet Road
3 m · 1 sec · Bittersweet Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bittersweet Road
2 mi · 4 min · Bittersweet Road
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Turn right onto Adams Road
81 m · 6 sec · Adams Road
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Turn right
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
29 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right
37 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Granger.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
26.9 mi · 00h 34m
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 leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Granger.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Granger?
The road trip is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Ligonier is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Fort Wayne and 38.4 miles from Granger.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.22 one way or $20.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Granger.
Stop Ideas Near Ligonier
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 Ligonier.
Elkhart station
Waterloo
South Bend station
Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Granger. Straight-line distance: 66.62 mi (107.22 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 Granger
Census-designated place in St.
| Population | 30,465 |
| Coordinates | 41.7533800, -86.1108400 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Granger (-86.11084, 41.75338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.53 | $23.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
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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