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

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Guilford, IN is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.1 miles (219 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.46 mi
03h 20m
Flight
136.08 mi
219 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.08 mi
Kilometers
219 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.46 mi
Kilometers
238.92 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:13 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Wed, Apr 15, 8:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-15T13:53
Arrive Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wayne
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Winchester
IN

City in White River Township, Randolph County, Indiana, United States

From Fort Wayne
74.3 mi
01h 40m
To Guilford
74.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 45 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1737 ft · 31 sec · East Washington Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coldwater Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Coldwater Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1353 ft · 23 sec · North Clinton Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Edgewood Avenue

    833 ft · 16 sec · Edgewood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lima Road

    724 ft · 15 sec · Lima Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on N Clinton Street

    3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street

    31.5 mi · 37 min · Lafayette Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Harrison Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Harrison Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South 200 E

    6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E

  12. 12

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd

  13. 13

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North G Street

    601 ft · 32 sec · North G Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 8th Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Indiana Highway 101

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Indiana Highway 101

  18. 18

    Continue on State Road 101

    9.6 mi · 17 min · State Road 101

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1357 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    15.2 mi · 26 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1346 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    43 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 29%
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 21%
North 8th Street
15.1 mi · 10%
State Road 101
14.5 mi · 10%
Chester Boulevard
7.75 mi · 5%
Indiana Highway 101
7.55 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

South Harrison Street

Continue on South Harrison Street

43.1 mi · 00h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
136.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 40m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Wayne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Fort Wayne and 74.2 miles from Guilford.

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

The direct path is about 136.1 miles (219 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.76 one way or $39.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Wayne and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Winchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Ambassador Motel
Stay option 9.3 mi away

Ambassador Motel

Union City , IN
125 W Chestnut St, Union City, IN 47390, United States
Rating 2.9/5 26 reviews Motel,Hotel,Indoor lodging
Eidson Woods Preserve
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Eidson Woods Preserve

Greenville , OH
OH-502, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.8 mi away

Economy Town Hall

Economy , IN
W Main St, Economy, IN 47339
City government office
Wildcat Woods Campgrounds
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Wildcat Woods Campgrounds

Greenville , OH
1355 Wildcat Rd, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.2/5 56 reviews Campground

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winchester.

RAIL

Connersville station

60 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

110 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 136.08 mi (219 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
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#2 Guilford

Unincorporated community in Indiana

Population35,285
Coordinates39.1681100, -84.9119000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Guilford (-84.9119, 39.16811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.83 L · about $19.76
Round trip
$39.52
10.48 gal · 39.66 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.76 $39.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.29 $44.57
Premium $4.65 $24.39 $48.77
Diesel $5.30 $27.79 $55.59

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Guilford. The current time is 13:53:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.