How far is Fort Wayne, IN from New Palestine, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to New Palestine, IN is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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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 02h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and New Palestine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and New Palestine.
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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
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Fortville, Lapel
2166 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broadway Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street
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Continue on Pendleton Pike
2.9 mi · 4 min · Pendleton Pike
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Continue on West Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway
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Turn left onto North 600 West
1.8 mi · 3 min · North 600 West
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Turn slight left
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn slight right onto North 600 W
1.5 km · 1 min · North 600 W
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 600 W
51 m · 3 sec · North 600 W
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Exit the roundabout onto North 600 W
1 mi · 2 min · North 600 W
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Continue on North 600 W
706 ft · 13 sec · North 600 W
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Continue on North County Road 600 West
3078 ft · 58 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Continue on North 600 West
1356 ft · 34 sec · North 600 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North County Road 600 West
52 m · 3 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Exit the roundabout onto North County Road 600 West
123 m · 10 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Turn straight onto North 600 West
2560 ft · 1 min · North 600 West
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Continue on North County Road 600 West
137 m · 13 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Continue on North 600 West
1905 ft · 46 sec · North 600 West
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Continue on North 600 W
2.3 mi · 4 min · North 600 W
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto 500 West
2.5 mi · 4 min · 500 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 500 West
31 m · 2 sec · 500 West
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Exit the roundabout onto 500 West
1.2 km · 1 min · 500 West
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Continue on Gem Road
2563 ft · 51 sec · Gem Road
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Continue on South 500 West
712 ft · 19 sec · South 500 West
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1662 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Depot Street
127 m · 20 sec · North Depot Street
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Turn right onto East Mill Street
13 m · 2 sec · East Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and New Palestine.
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 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Fort Wayne and Rain Showers near New Palestine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to New Palestine?
The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Fowlerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Fort Wayne and 60.4 miles from New Palestine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Fort Wayne and Rain Showers near New Palestine.
Stop Ideas Near Fowlerton
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 Fowlerton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and New Palestine. Straight-line distance: 105.22 mi (169.33 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 Palestine
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,656 |
| Coordinates | 39.7219900, -85.8891500 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Palestine (-85.88915, 39.72199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
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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