How far is Fort Wayne, IN from New Haven, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to New Haven, IN is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and New Haven.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and New Haven.
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Start on Dartmouth Drive
868 ft · 42 sec · Dartmouth Drive
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Turn right onto East Washington Center Road
2039 ft · 37 sec · East Washington Center Road
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Turn right onto North Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Parnell Avenue
1142 ft · 25 sec · Parnell Avenue
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Turn left onto East Coliseum Boulevard
4.3 mi · 5 min · East Coliseum Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto College Avenue
1172 ft · 53 sec · College Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway East
48 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Highway East
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Turn left
35 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and New Haven.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Coliseum Boulevard
Turn left onto East Coliseum Boulevard
4.3 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to New Haven?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Westchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Fort Wayne and 11.2 miles from New Haven.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near New Haven.
Stop Ideas Near Westchester
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 Westchester.
Waterloo
Bryan
Elkhart station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and New Haven. Straight-line distance: 7.26 mi (11.68 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 New Haven
City in Indiana
| Population | 15,966 |
| Coordinates | 41.0706000, -85.0144100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-85.014153, 41.070613)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.08 | $6.15 |
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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