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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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 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kosciusko 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 Pulaski County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Pulaski County.
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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 · 16 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West 18th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West 18th Street
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Continue on Division Line Road
11.8 mi · 21 min · Division Line Road
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Continue on Base Road East
5.6 mi · 10 min · Base Road East
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Continue on East 13th Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East 13th Street
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Continue straight
673 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto East 11th Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · East 11th Street
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Turn left onto 500 W
1.5 km · 4 min · 500 W
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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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Silver Lake.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Waterloo
Niles station
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).
#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 Pulaski County
County in Indiana, United States
| Population | 12,388 |
| Coordinates | 41.0418300, -86.6987800 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pulaski County (-86.69878, 41.04183)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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