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

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Huntingburg, IN is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.47 mi
04h 48m
Flight
218.39 mi
351.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.39 mi
Kilometers
351.46 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.47 mi
Kilometers
409.53 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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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 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntingburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Sun, Apr 19, 10:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive Huntingburg
Sun, Apr 19, 6:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 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
Beech Grove
IN

City in Marion County, Indiana, United States

From Fort Wayne
127.3 mi
02h 24m
To Huntingburg
127.2 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 45 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Washington Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lima Road

    115 m · 15 sec · Lima Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    27 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 231: Bloomfield, Crane

    2002 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    32 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    17 mi · 23 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    919 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mill Street

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Mill Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West 6th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    37 m · 7 sec · East 6th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    6 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
186 mi · 73%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 9%
Mill Street
20.4 mi · 8%
West 6th Street
7.02 mi · 3%
East Washington Center Road
1.61 mi · 1%
US 231
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue straight

76.3 mi · 01h 22m

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
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
218.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beech Grove
02h 24m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
7:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Huntingburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.5 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Beech Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.3 miles from Fort Wayne and 127.2 miles from Huntingburg.

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

The direct path is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 7:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.86 one way or $67.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Huntingburg.

Stop Ideas Near Beech Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beech Grove, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beech Grove.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

7 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Huntingburg. Straight-line distance: 218.39 mi (351.46 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
Huntingburg

#2 Huntingburg

City in Dubois County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,297
Coordinates38.2989400, -86.9550000
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Huntingburg (-86.955, 38.29894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
33.99 L · about $33.86
Round trip
$67.73
17.96 gal · 67.98 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.86 $67.73
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.19 $76.38
Premium $4.65 $41.79 $83.59
Diesel $5.30 $47.63 $95.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Huntingburg. The current time is 01:14:42.

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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.