How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Hobart, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Hobart, IN is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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.
Human settlement in Marshall 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 Hobart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Hobart.
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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
104 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
1 km · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Lincolnway
2.8 mi · 5 min · West Lincolnway
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Continue on State Road 130
7.5 mi · 11 min · State Road 130
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Continue straight
2964 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
29 m · 3 sec
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Turn left
28 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Cleveland Avenue
3237 ft · 2 min · East Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on Front Street
1318 ft · 39 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
708 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Hobart.
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
104 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Wayne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hobart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Hobart?
The road trip is about 119.7 miles (192.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from Fort Wayne and 60 miles from Hobart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 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 Hobart, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Wayne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Hobart.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
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 Bourbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Hobart. Straight-line distance: 113.74 mi (183.05 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 Hobart
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 27,913 |
| Coordinates | 41.5322600, -87.2550400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hobart (-87.25504, 41.53226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.91 | $31.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.64 | $39.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.38 | $44.77 |
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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