How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Pershing, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Pershing, IN is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Wabash County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Pershing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Pershing.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Jefferson Boulevard
1661 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on West Jefferson Boulevard
5.4 mi · 7 min · West Jefferson Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Road 114
17.6 mi · 26 min · State Road 114
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Continue on East 1200 North
4.1 mi · 6 min · East 1200 North
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto West 1200 North
14 mi · 21 min · West 1200 North
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Continue straight
10.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
1222 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West 6th Street
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Turn right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto East Olson Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · East Olson Road
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Turn left onto North 400 West
1.1 km · 3 min · North 400 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 400 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Pershing.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
State Road 114
Turn right onto State Road 114
17.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Pershing.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Pershing?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
North Manchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Fort Wayne and 36 miles from Pershing.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.58 one way or $19.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Pershing.
Stop Ideas Near North Manchester
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 North Manchester.
Elkhart station
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Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Pershing. Straight-line distance: 61.99 mi (99.77 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 Pershing
Unincorporated community in Fulton County, Indiana
| Population | 1,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.0961500, -86.3188900 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pershing (-86.31889, 41.09615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $11.82 | $23.64 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
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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