How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Patoka, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Patoka, IN is about 277.1 miles (445.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
County in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Patoka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Patoka.
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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 left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
52.2 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes
2382 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right
21.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight left
2532 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
19.8 mi · 22 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
2894 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Patoka.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Patoka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Patoka?
The road trip is about 277.1 miles (445.9 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Hendricks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.5 miles from Fort Wayne and 138.6 miles from Patoka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229 miles (368.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:42 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.24 one way or $74.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 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 Patoka, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Patoka.
Stop Ideas Near Hendricks
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Avon Town Hall Park
Whiteland Town Hall
City Centre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hendricks.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Patoka. Straight-line distance: 228.96 mi (368.48 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 Patoka
Township in Gibson County, Indiana
| Population | 784 |
| Coordinates | 38.4069900, -87.5855800 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: Patoka (-87.58558, 38.40699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $3.81 | $37.24 | $74.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.39 | $42.93 | $85.87 |
| Premium | $4.92 | $48.13 | $96.25 |
| Diesel | $6.76 | $66.06 | $132.13 |
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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