How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Maumee, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Maumee, IN is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Maumee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Maumee.
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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 right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
1069 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road
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Take the ramp left
1656 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
39 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 58 West: Ogilville, Walesboro
1156 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 450 South
12.5 mi · 21 min · County Road 450 South
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Turn right onto West County Road 950 North
3.1 mi · 5 min · West County Road 950 North
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto West Columbus Pike
1881 ft · 1 min · West Columbus Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right
1 km · 58 sec
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West County Road 890 North
1.3 mi · 5 min · West County Road 890 North
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Keep slight right to continue on Old 925 North
1.4 km · 3 min · Old 925 North
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Turn right onto Buffalo Pike
1346 ft · 59 sec · Buffalo Pike
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Continue on West County Road 975 North
757 ft · 34 sec · West County Road 975 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North County Road 800 West
1208 ft · 55 sec · North County Road 800 West
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Turn left onto West County Road 1000 North
4 mi · 15 min · West County Road 1000 North
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Turn left onto Pike Road
565 ft · 26 sec · Pike Road
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Continue on Pike Road
8 m · 1 sec · Pike Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pike Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Maumee.
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Maumee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Maumee?
The road trip is about 196.9 miles (316.9 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?
Ingalls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Fort Wayne and 98.4 miles from Maumee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 8:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Maumee.
Stop Ideas Near Ingalls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
McCordsville Town Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ingalls.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Maumee. Straight-line distance: 157.57 mi (253.58 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 Maumee
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Indiana
| Population | 2,824 |
| Coordinates | 39.0211600, -86.2616500 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| Country | United States |
End: Maumee (-86.26165, 39.02116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $26.21 | $52.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.56 | $59.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.35 | $64.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.86 | $73.73 |
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 · May 02, 2026
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