How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Mount Vernon, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Mount Vernon, IN is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Mount Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Mount Vernon.
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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
15.3 mi · 19 min · Wabash Road
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Turn left onto Manchester Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Manchester Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wabash Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Wabash Street
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Turn slight right onto Southwood Drive
7.9 mi · 11 min · Southwood Drive
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Turn left onto South Old State Road 13
906 ft · 21 sec · South Old State Road 13
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Old State Road 13
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Mount Vernon.
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
15.3 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Mount Vernon?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Huntington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.6 miles from Fort Wayne and 29.7 miles from Mount Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.53 one way or $15.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Wayne and Sunny near Mount Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Huntington
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 Huntington.
Waterloo
Elkhart station
Bryan
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 48.31 mi (77.74 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 Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6694900, -85.8241500 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Vernon (-85.82415, 40.66949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.60 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.21 | $8.79 | $17.58 |
| Premium | $4.73 | $9.89 | $19.78 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $13.83 | $27.65 |
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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