How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Griffith, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Griffith, IN is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 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.
City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Griffith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Griffith.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
117.3 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Continue on East 81st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 81st Avenue
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Continue on West 81st Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on Joliet Street
2763 ft · 53 sec · Joliet Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Cline Avenue
2.3 mi · 6 min · Cline Avenue
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Continue on West Avenue D
1335 ft · 42 sec · West Avenue D
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Turn left onto South Broad Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto East Miller Street
1100 ft · 48 sec · East Miller Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Miller Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Griffith.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 30 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
117 mi · 02h 36m
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Griffith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Griffith?
The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 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?
Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65 miles from Fort Wayne and 65.3 miles from Griffith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Wayne and Griffith, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Griffith.
Stop Ideas Near Plymouth
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 Plymouth.
South Bend station
Elkhart station
Niles station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Griffith. Straight-line distance: 122.19 mi (196.64 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 Griffith
Town in Calumet and St.
| Population | 16,032 |
| Coordinates | 41.5283700, -87.4236500 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Griffith (-87.42365, 41.52837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
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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