How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Rushville, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Rushville, IN is about 124.9 miles (201 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Rushville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Rushville.
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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
75.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North, SR 109 South: Anderson
1645 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Scatterfield Road
2202 ft · 51 sec · Scatterfield Road
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Continue straight
19.8 mi · 30 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on National Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · National Road
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Turn right
13.4 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
125 m · 23 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Morgan Street
13 m · 2 sec · North Morgan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Morgan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Rushville.
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
75.7 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Rushville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Rushville?
The road trip is about 124.9 miles (201 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Fowlerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Fort Wayne and 62.4 miles from Rushville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Rushville.
Stop Ideas Near Fowlerton
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 Fowlerton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Rushville. Straight-line distance: 106.44 mi (171.3 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 Rushville
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,058 |
| Coordinates | 39.6092100, -85.4463600 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rushville (-85.44636, 39.60921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.63 | $33.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.76 | $37.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.52 | $41.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
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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