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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
103.81 mi
02h 19m
Flight
85.85 mi
138.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.85 mi
Kilometers
138.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.81 mi
Kilometers
167.06 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Judson
Thu, Jun 11, 12:15 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Thu, Jun 11, 3:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-06-11T10:56
Arrive North Judson
Thu, Jun 11, 1:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wayne
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Etna Green
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Fort Wayne
51.8 mi
01h 09m
To North Judson
52 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 45 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Washington Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lima Road

    115 m · 15 sec · Lima Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1229 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    95 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North 400 East

    5.4 mi · 7 min · North 400 East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 100 North

    6.1 mi · 8 min · West 100 North

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North 200 W

    7 mi · 10 min · North 200 W

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 600 South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West 600 South

  13. 13

    Continue on W 600 S

    120 m · 10 sec · W 600 S

  14. 14

    Continue on East Talmer Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · East Talmer Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Schricker Avenue

    4 m · 1 sec · Schricker Avenue

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
80 mi · 77%
North 200 W
7.03 mi · 7%
West 100 North
6.07 mi · 6%
North 400 East
5.39 mi · 5%
East Washington Center Road
1.61 mi · 2%
West 600 South
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Etna Green
01h 09m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Etna Green, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Etna Green.

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Elkhart station

45 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
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South Bend station

49 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
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Niles station

64 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

78 mi away
200 Depot Drive

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).

Fort Wayne

#1 Fort Wayne

The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area.

Population272,398
Coordinates41.1306000, -85.1288600
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
North Judson

#2 North Judson

City in Starke County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,705
Coordinates41.2150400, -86.7758500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: North Judson (-86.77585, 41.21504)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.87 L · about $13.80
Round trip
$27.60
7.32 gal · 27.74 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Jun 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Wayne, IN and North Judson, IN. The current time in Fort Wayne is 10:56:07, although it is 09:56:07 in North Judson.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.