How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Orange County, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Orange County, IN is about 226.8 miles (365 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193 miles (310.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Orange County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Orange County.
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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
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
21.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48.5 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
41.6 mi · 52 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
47 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
79 m · 6 sec · West Main Street
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Thompson Lane
93 m · 13 sec · Thompson Lane
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Continue on West Willowcreek Drive
2359 ft · 2 min · West Willowcreek Drive
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Turn left onto County Road 200 West
930 ft · 41 sec · County Road 200 West
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Continue on West County Road 25 South
1750 ft · 1 min · West County Road 25 South
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Turn left onto South County Road 225 West
1.2 km · 3 min · South County Road 225 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 225 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Orange County.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Wayne and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orange County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Orange County?
The road trip is about 226.8 miles (365 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.4 miles from Fort Wayne and 113.4 miles from Orange County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193 miles (310.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.90 one way or $61.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Wayne and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Orange County.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Orange County. Straight-line distance: 192.99 mi (310.59 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 Orange County
County in Indiana, United States
| Population | 19,651 |
| Coordinates | 38.5417800, -86.4950700 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange County (-86.49507, 38.54178)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $3.86 | $30.90 | $61.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $35.64 | $71.28 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $39.90 | $79.81 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $52.97 | $105.94 |
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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