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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
140.03 mi
03h 14m
Flight
123.42 mi
198.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.42 mi
Kilometers
198.62 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.03 mi
Kilometers
225.36 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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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 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentland
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-23T10:31
Arrive Kentland
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:14 AM to 10:14 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:32 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
Onward
IN

Human settlement in Cass County, Indiana, United States of America

From Fort Wayne
69.9 mi
01h 37m
To Kentland
70.2 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  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

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West Lafayette Center Road

    1 km · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Lafayette Center Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East 900 North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North

  10. 10

    Turn left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Wabash Road

    44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wabash Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wabash Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester

    3264 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Logansport Bypass Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Logansport Bypass Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto US 24 Business, US 24 West: Logansport, Monticello

    1189 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    19.7 mi · 29 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Illinois Street

    133 m · 14 sec · North Illinois Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Broadway Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · West Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 21 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto West 100 North

    5.5 mi · 8 min · West 100 North

  23. 23

    Continue on East Division Street

    3178 ft · 1 min · East Division Street

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 1700

    15.1 mi · 22 min · County Road 1700

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    823 ft · 36 sec · North 3rd Street

  26. 26

    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.

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wabash Road
46.2 mi · 33%
US 24 Business
20 mi · 14%
West Broadway Street
15.6 mi · 11%
County Road 1700
15.1 mi · 11%
I 69 South
14.1 mi · 10%
West 100 North
5.54 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
123.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onward
01h 37m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Onward, 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 Onward.

RAIL

Lafayette station

67 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

85 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

91 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

94 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Kentland. Straight-line distance: 123.42 mi (198.62 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
Kentland

#2 Kentland

City in Newton County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,650
Coordinates40.7703200, -87.4453000
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Kentland (-87.4453, 40.77032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.94 gal
18.7 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.88 gal · 37.4 L
Estimated CO2
43.9 kg one way
Round trip: 87.8 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Wayne, IN and Kentland, IN. The current time in Fort Wayne is 10:31:45, although it is 09:31:45 in Kentland.

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.