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

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Pine, IN is about 135 miles (217.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
134.95 mi
03h 00m
Flight
122.3 mi
196.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.3 mi
Kilometers
196.82 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.95 mi
Kilometers
217.18 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine
Sat, Oct 31, 3:27 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Sat, Oct 31, 7:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-10-31T13:26
Arrive Pine
Sat, Oct 31, 4:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:01 AM to 10:01 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wayne
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plymouth
IN

City in Marshall County, Indiana, United States

From Fort Wayne
67.3 mi
01h 30m
To Pine
67.6 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    101.6 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North, SR 2 East: Valparaiso, Chesterton

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    120 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago

    1246 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Indiana Toll Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    2139 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Broadway

    549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Airport Road

    933 ft · 20 sec · Airport Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Clark Road

    1 mi · 4 min · Clark Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
102 mi · 75%
Indiana Toll Road
15.6 mi · 12%
SR 49 North
9.22 mi · 7%
West 4th Avenue
3.05 mi · 2%
East Washington Center Road
1.61 mi · 1%
I 69 South
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 30 West

Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

102 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
122.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
01h 30m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Wayne and Rain Showers Likely near Pine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135 miles (217.2 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.3 miles from Fort Wayne and 67.6 miles from Pine.

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

The direct path is about 122.3 miles (196.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 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 Pine, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fort Wayne and Rain Showers Likely near Pine.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

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

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

RAIL

South Bend station

37 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Elkhart station

47 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

55 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

61 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Pine. Straight-line distance: 122.3 mi (196.82 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 Pine

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

Population323
Coordinates41.6244800, -87.3942100
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Pine (-87.39421, 41.62448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.03 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.80
9.52 gal · 36.06 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.87 $18.40 $36.80
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.23 $42.46
Premium $5.00 $23.78 $47.56
Diesel $6.78 $32.27 $64.54

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 · Oct 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Wayne, IN and Pine, IN. The current time in Fort Wayne is 13:26:23, although it is 12:26:23 in Pine.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.