How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Lewis, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Lewis, IN is about 205.1 miles (330 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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 04h 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Lewis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Lewis.
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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
76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left
1065 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
1508 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 10 min · Binford Boulevard
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Continue on East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
979 ft · 22 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Turn left onto North Keystone Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West
1972 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70: St Louis, Indianapolis International Airport
58 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 59: Linton, Brazil
1788 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 59
12.7 mi · 18 min · State Route 59
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Turn right onto West 8th Street
693 ft · 18 sec · West 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
2199 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 14th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West 14th Street
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Turn right onto County Road 850
5.3 mi · 9 min · County Road 850
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Continue on County Road 850
1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road 850
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Continue on Franklin Street
1 mi · 2 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto 104th Street
95 m · 14 sec · 104th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 104th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Lewis.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Wayne and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lewis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Lewis?
The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Fishers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.5 miles from Fort Wayne and 102.6 miles from Lewis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.2 miles (275.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.30 one way or $54.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Wayne and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Lewis.
Stop Ideas Near Fishers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fishers.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Lewis. Straight-line distance: 171.23 mi (275.57 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 Lewis
Unincorporated community in Vigo County, Indiana
| Population | 1,435 |
| Coordinates | 39.2600400, -87.2575200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewis (-87.25752, 39.26004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.30 | $54.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.79 | $61.58 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.69 | $67.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.40 | $76.80 |
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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