How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Hidden Valley, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Hidden Valley, IN is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Randolph County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Hidden Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Hidden Valley.
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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
1737 ft · 31 sec · East Washington Center Road
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Turn left onto Coldwater Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Coldwater Road
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Continue on North Clinton Street
1353 ft · 23 sec · North Clinton Street
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Continue on Edgewood Avenue
833 ft · 16 sec · Edgewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Lima Road
724 ft · 15 sec · Lima Road
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Continue on North Clinton Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street
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Continue on N Clinton Street
3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 37 min · Lafayette Street
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Continue on South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 49 min · South Harrison Street
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Continue on South 200 E
6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E
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Continue on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd
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Continue on Chester Boulevard
7.8 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard
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Turn right onto North G Street
601 ft · 32 sec · North G Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 8th Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 17 min
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Continue on Indiana Highway 101
7.5 mi · 13 min · Indiana Highway 101
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Continue on State Road 101
9.6 mi · 17 min · State Road 101
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Continue straight
1357 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
18.6 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Georgetown Road
1 km · 1 min · Georgetown Road
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Turn right onto Mitchell Road
2040 ft · 2 min · Mitchell Road
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Turn left onto Fairway Drive
2025 ft · 2 min · Fairway Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alpine Drive
1422 ft · 1 min · Alpine Drive
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Turn right onto Ventura Drive
129 m · 19 sec · Ventura Drive
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Continue on Heidi Haven Drive
1440 ft · 1 min · Heidi Haven Drive
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Turn right
29 m · 7 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 Hidden Valley.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hidden Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Hidden Valley?
The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Lynn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Fort Wayne and 76.7 miles from Hidden Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 9:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.44 one way or $40.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hidden Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Lynn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Ambassador Motel
Eidson Woods Preserve
Economy Town Hall
Arrowhead Campground
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lynn.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Hidden Valley. Straight-line distance: 136.83 mi (220.21 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 Hidden Valley
Census-designated place in Dearborn County, Indiana
| Population | 5,387 |
| Coordinates | 39.1622800, -84.8430100 |
| Altitude | 167 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hidden Valley (-84.84301, 39.16228)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.44 | $40.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.05 | $46.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.22 | $50.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.75 | $57.50 |
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 · May 13, 2026
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