How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Nottingham, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Nottingham, IN is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Jefferson Township, Wells County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Nottingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Nottingham.
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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
1737 ft · 31 sec · East Washington Center Road
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Turn left onto Coldwater Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Coldwater Road
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Continue on North Clinton Street
1353 ft · 23 sec · North Clinton Street
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Continue on Edgewood Avenue
833 ft · 16 sec · Edgewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Lima Road
724 ft · 15 sec · Lima Road
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Continue on North Clinton Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street
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Continue on N Clinton Street
3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto East Paulding Road
3073 ft · 56 sec · East Paulding Road
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Continue on Airport Expressway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Airport Expressway
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Turn left onto Bluffton Road
6 mi · 8 min · Bluffton Road
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Continue on North Jefferson Street
23.4 mi · 34 min · North Jefferson Street
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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 Nottingham.
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.
North Jefferson Street
Continue on North Jefferson Street
23.4 mi · 00h 34m
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 Nottingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Nottingham?
The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Ossian is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Fort Wayne and 20 miles from Nottingham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Wayne and Sunny near Nottingham.
Stop Ideas Near Ossian
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 Ossian.
Waterloo
Bryan
Elkhart station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Nottingham. Straight-line distance: 37.98 mi (61.12 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 Nottingham
Unincorporated community in Nottingham Township, Wells County, Indiana
| Population | 1,072 |
| Coordinates | 40.5811600, -85.1502500 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nottingham (-85.15025, 40.58116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.04 | $12.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
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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