How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Kentland, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Kentland, IN is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cass 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 Kentland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Kentland.
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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
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Lafayette Center Road
1 km · 57 sec
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Continue on Lafayette Center Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road
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Continue on East 900 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North
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Turn left
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road
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Turn right onto Wabash Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wabash Road
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Continue on Logansport Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass
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Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester
3264 ft · 2 min
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Turn right onto Logansport Bypass Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Logansport Bypass Road
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Turn slight right onto US 24 Business, US 24 West: Logansport, Monticello
1189 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
19.7 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto North Illinois Street
133 m · 14 sec · North Illinois Street
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Turn right onto West Broadway Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street
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Continue straight
13 mi · 21 min
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Turn straight onto West 100 North
5.5 mi · 8 min · West 100 North
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Continue on East Division Street
3178 ft · 1 min · East Division Street
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Continue on County Road 1700
15.1 mi · 22 min · County Road 1700
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
823 ft · 36 sec · North 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Kentland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wabash Road
Continue on Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Kentland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Kentland?
The road trip is about 140.1 miles (225.4 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?
Onward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.9 miles from Fort Wayne and 70.2 miles from Kentland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 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 Kentland, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Kentland.
Stop Ideas Near Onward
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 Onward.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Kentland. Straight-line distance: 123.42 mi (198.62 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 Kentland
City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,650 |
| Coordinates | 40.7703200, -87.4453000 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kentland (-87.4453, 40.77032)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.99 | $45.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
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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