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

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Pike, IN is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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Road
119.6 mi
02h 39m
Flight
99.34 mi
159.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.34 mi
Kilometers
159.88 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.6 mi
Kilometers
192.47 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pike
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-23T10:02
Arrive Pike
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Jonesboro
IN

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

From Fort Wayne
59.8 mi
01h 19m
To Pike
59.8 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.8 mi · 41 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion

    1618 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East State Road 18

    5.8 mi · 7 min · East State Road 18

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Strawtown Pike

    32.9 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Strawtown Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Strawtown Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Strawtown Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Strawtown Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on East 234th Street

    2.3 mi · 6 min · East 234th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Jackson Street

    3010 ft · 1 min · East Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East 236th Street

    5.7 mi · 10 min · East 236th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East 236th Street

    667 ft · 13 sec · East 236th Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on 236th Street

    4 mi · 7 min · 236th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East 10th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East 10th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on IN-47

    12.7 mi · 23 min · IN-47

  21. 21

    Turn left

    755 ft · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
46.5 mi · 39%
South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi · 27%
IN-47
12.7 mi · 11%
East 236th Street
5.85 mi · 5%
East State Road 18
5.77 mi · 5%
236th Street
3.96 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue straight

37.8 mi · 00h 41m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
99.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jonesboro
01h 19m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Pike.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.6 miles (192.5 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Jonesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Fort Wayne and 59.8 miles from Pike.

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

The direct path is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jonesboro

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

92 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

107 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

117 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Pike. Straight-line distance: 99.34 mi (159.88 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
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#2 Pike

Unincorporated community in Boone County, Indiana

Population510
Coordinates40.1242100, -86.4819500
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Pike (-86.48195, 40.12421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.22 gal
15.98 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.83
8.44 gal · 31.96 L
Estimated CO2
37.5 kg one way
Round trip: 75 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.91 $31.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.95 $35.90
Premium $4.65 $19.64 $39.28
Diesel $5.30 $22.38 $44.77

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Pike. The current time is 10:02:19.

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.