How far is Fort Wayne, IN from North Judson, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to North Judson, IN is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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 19m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and North Judson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and North Judson.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
79.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right
1229 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
95 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto North 400 East
5.4 mi · 7 min · North 400 East
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Turn right onto West 100 North
6.1 mi · 8 min · West 100 North
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Turn left onto North 200 W
7 mi · 10 min · North 200 W
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West 600 South
1.5 mi · 2 min · West 600 South
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Continue on W 600 S
120 m · 10 sec · W 600 S
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Continue on East Talmer Avenue
2670 ft · 1 min · East Talmer Avenue
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Turn left onto Schricker Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Schricker Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Schricker Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and North Judson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 30 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
79.7 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Judson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to North Judson?
The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Etna Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Fort Wayne and 52 miles from North Judson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Wayne and North Judson, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Judson.
Stop Ideas Near Etna Green
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 Etna Green.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and North Judson. Straight-line distance: 85.85 mi (138.17 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 North Judson
City in Starke County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,705 |
| Coordinates | 41.2150400, -86.7758500 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Judson (-86.77585, 41.21504)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.57 | $31.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.03 | $34.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.41 | $38.83 |
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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