How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Pulaski County, IN?

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Pulaski County, IN is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.33 mi
02h 21m
Flight
81.98 mi
131.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.98 mi
Kilometers
131.94 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.33 mi
Kilometers
145.37 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pulaski County
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Tue, Jul 28, 12:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-07-28T08:09
Arrive Pulaski County
Tue, Jul 28, 10:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Silver Lake
IN

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

From Fort Wayne
45 mi
01h 10m
To Pulaski County
45.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jul 28 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Pulaski County.

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward US 24 West: Jefferson Boulevard

    1661 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West Jefferson Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 7 min · West Jefferson Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Road 114

    17.6 mi · 26 min · State Road 114

  9. 9

    Continue on East 1200 North

    4.1 mi · 6 min · East 1200 North

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West 1200 North

    14 mi · 21 min · West 1200 North

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 18th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West 18th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Division Line Road

    11.8 mi · 21 min · Division Line Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Base Road East

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Base Road East

  17. 17

    Continue on East 13th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 13th Street

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    673 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 11th Street

    4.9 mi · 9 min · East 11th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 500 W

    1.5 km · 4 min · 500 W

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 500 W

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 1200 North
24.4 mi · 27%
State Road 114
17.6 mi · 19%
Division Line Road
11.8 mi · 13%
I 69 South
8.65 mi · 10%
Base Road East
5.56 mi · 6%
West Jefferson Boulevard
5.44 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Silver Lake
01h 10m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Pulaski County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Pulaski County?

The road trip is about 90.3 miles (145.4 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Silver Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Fort Wayne and 45.2 miles from Pulaski County.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.03 one way or $24.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Pulaski County.

Stop Ideas Near Silver Lake

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

68 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

75 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

83 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Niles station

90 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Pulaski County. Straight-line distance: 81.98 mi (131.94 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
Pulaski County

#2 Pulaski County

County in Indiana, United States

Population12,388
Coordinates41.0418300, -86.6987800
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Pulaski County (-86.69878, 41.04183)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.07 L · about $12.03
Round trip
$24.06
6.38 gal · 24.14 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.03 $24.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.57 $27.13
Premium $4.65 $14.85 $29.69
Diesel $5.30 $16.92 $33.84

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 · Jul 28, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Pulaski County. The current time is 08:09:44.

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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.