How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Oxford, IN?

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Oxford, IN is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
137.43 mi
02h 58m
Flight
118.55 mi
190.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.55 mi
Kilometers
190.78 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.43 mi
Kilometers
221.17 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Sun, May 31, 4:54 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Sun, May 31, 7:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-05-31T01:55
Arrive Oxford
Sun, May 31, 4:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Flora
IN

Human settlement in Carroll County, Indiana, United States of America

From Fort Wayne
68.6 mi
01h 29m
To Oxford
68.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
78°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Oxford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Oxford.

  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

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward West Lafayette Center Road

    1 km · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Lafayette Center Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East 900 North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North

  10. 10

    Turn left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Wabash Road

    44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wabash Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wabash Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    35 mi · 44 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Sagamore Parkway North

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Sagamore Parkway North

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 600 South

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East 600 South

  21. 21

    Continue on Benton Street

    1444 ft · 31 sec · Benton Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Michigan Street

    85 m · 11 sec · South Michigan Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East McConnell Street

    691 ft · 14 sec · East McConnell Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East McConnell Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Oxford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wabash Road
46.2 mi · 34%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
35.4 mi · 26%
Sagamore Parkway North
19.4 mi · 14%
I 69 South
14.1 mi · 10%
Lafayette Center Road
1.98 mi · 1%
East 900 North
1.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wabash Road

Continue on Wabash Road

44.6 mi · 00h 56m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
118.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Flora
01h 29m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Oxford?

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Flora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.6 miles from Fort Wayne and 68.8 miles from Oxford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.29 one way or $36.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Flora

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Flora, 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 Flora.

RAIL

Lafayette station

76 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

92 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

100 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

102 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 118.55 mi (190.78 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
Oxford

#2 Oxford

Town in Oak Grove Township, Benton County, Indiana

Population1,145
Coordinates40.5197600, -87.2477900
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Oxford (-87.24779, 40.51976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.36 L · about $18.29
Round trip
$36.58
9.7 gal · 36.72 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.29 $36.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.63 $41.25
Premium $4.65 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.30 $25.72 $51.45

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Oxford. The current time is 01:55:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.