How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN?

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN is about 117.9 miles (189.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
117.91 mi
02h 44m
Flight
109.95 mi
176.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.95 mi
Kilometers
176.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.91 mi
Kilometers
189.76 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 3:43 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 16, 7:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-16T01:58
Arrive Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wayne
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Bourbon
IN

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

From Fort Wayne
58.8 mi
01h 22m
To Lakes of the Four Seasons
59.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    104 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South State Road 2

    34 m · 2 sec · South State Road 2

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South State Road 2

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 100 South

    26 m · 2 sec · West 100 South

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto West 100 South

    5 mi · 10 min · West 100 South

  12. 12

    Continue on East 109th Avenue

    924 ft · 26 sec · East 109th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Lake Shore Drive

    2109 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive

    826 ft · 38 sec · Sunnyslope Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Shoreline Road

    1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Deer Valley Road

    929 ft · 41 sec · Deer Valley Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Deer Valley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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
18 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
104 mi · 88%
West 100 South
4.97 mi · 4%
South State Road 2
3.37 mi · 3%
East Washington Center Road
1.61 mi · 1%
I 69 South
1.4 mi · 1%
North Lake Shore Drive
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbon
01h 22m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Wayne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Lakes of the Four Seasons?

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.8 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 58.8 miles from Fort Wayne and 59.1 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.69 one way or $31.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Wayne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Stop Ideas Near Bourbon

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

45 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

45 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

61 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

75 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Lakes of the Four Seasons. Straight-line distance: 109.95 mi (176.94 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
Lakes of the Four Seasons

#2 Lakes of the Four Seasons

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population7,033
Coordinates41.4103200, -87.2130900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Lakes of the Four Seasons (-87.21309, 41.41032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $15.69
Round trip
$31.37
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.69 $31.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.65 $19.36 $38.72
Diesel $5.30 $22.06 $44.13

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 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Wayne, IN and Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN. The current time in Fort Wayne is 01:58:54, although it is 00:58:54 in Lakes of the Four Seasons.

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.