How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Princes Lakes, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Princes Lakes, IN is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Delaware 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 Princes Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Princes Lakes.
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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
15.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue
1296 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
1069 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Southport Road
2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road
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Take the ramp left
1656 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Shelbyville, Franklin
2078 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto East King Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East King Street
31 m · 2 sec · East King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East King Street
3079 ft · 58 sec · East King Street
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Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Morton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Morton Street
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Turn right onto South 200 East
1265 ft · 56 sec · South 200 East
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Continue on South 200 East
1.3 km · 3 min · South 200 East
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Continue on South 200 East
1.3 km · 2 min · South 200 East
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Turn right onto Nineveh Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Nineveh Road
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Continue on South 100 East
1 mi · 2 min · South 100 East
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Turn right onto East 300 South
106 m · 15 sec · East 300 South
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Turn left onto South 100 East
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 100 East
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Continue on South Nineveh Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · South Nineveh Road
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Turn right onto East Lakeview Drive
1232 ft · 54 sec · East Lakeview Drive
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Continue on East Lakeview Drive
1116 ft · 49 sec · East Lakeview Drive
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Continue on East Lakeview Drive
980 ft · 43 sec · East Lakeview Drive
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Turn right onto Hoover Drive
1854 ft · 1 min · Hoover Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hoover Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Princes Lakes.
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 Sunny near Princes Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Princes Lakes?
The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Daleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Fort Wayne and 79.5 miles from Princes Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133 miles (214 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Sunny near Princes Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Daleville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
City of Muncie
Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Daleville.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Princes Lakes. Straight-line distance: 132.99 mi (214.02 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 Princes Lakes
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,330 |
| Coordinates | 39.3536600, -86.0980500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princes Lakes (-86.09805, 39.35366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.16 | $42.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.76 | $59.51 |
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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