How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Salem, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Salem, IN is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Jay 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 Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Salem.
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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
1737 ft · 31 sec · East Washington Center Road
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Turn left onto Coldwater Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Coldwater Road
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Continue on North Clinton Street
1353 ft · 23 sec · North Clinton Street
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Continue on Edgewood Avenue
833 ft · 16 sec · Edgewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Lima Road
724 ft · 15 sec · Lima Road
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Continue on North Clinton Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street
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Continue on N Clinton Street
3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street
31.5 mi · 37 min · Lafayette Street
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Continue on South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 49 min · South Harrison Street
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Continue on South 200 E
6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E
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Continue on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd
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Continue on Chester Boulevard
7.8 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard
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Turn right onto North G Street
601 ft · 32 sec · North G Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 8th Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street
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Continue straight
11.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn left onto West Seminary Street
1526 ft · 20 sec · West Seminary Street
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Turn slight right onto College Corner Avenue
1588 ft · 21 sec · College Corner Avenue
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Continue on Liberty Avenue
2.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn right onto South Salem Road
3005 ft · 2 min · South Salem Road
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Turn slight left onto County Road 200 East
2882 ft · 2 min · County Road 200 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 250 South
2 m · 1 sec · County Road 250 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 250 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Salem.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Harrison Street
Continue on South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Fort Wayne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Salem?
The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.3 miles from Fort Wayne and 57.2 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.23 one way or $30.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fort Wayne and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
Connersville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Salem. Straight-line distance: 106.74 mi (171.78 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 Salem
City in Washington Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 6,236 |
| Coordinates | 39.5964400, -84.8902400 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-84.89024, 39.59644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.18 | $34.36 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
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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