How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Sellersburg, IN?

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Sellersburg, IN is about 226 miles (363.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
226.02 mi
04h 11m
Flight
191.7 mi
308.51 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.7 mi
Kilometers
308.51 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.02 mi
Kilometers
363.75 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sellersburg
Wed, Jun 10, 8:15 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Thu, Jun 11, 12:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-06-10T16:03
Arrive Sellersburg
Wed, Jun 10, 8:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wayne
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Fort Wayne
113.1 mi
02h 05m
To Sellersburg
113 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Sellersburg.

  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

    Continue straight

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    15.4 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Emerson Avenue

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1069 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Southport Road

    2440 ft · 53 sec · East Southport Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1656 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    93.6 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Sellersburg, New Albany

    1616 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    95 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto County Road 311

    1817 ft · 35 sec · County Road 311

  19. 19

    Continue on South Indiana Avenue

    1229 ft · 25 sec · South Indiana Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Utica Street

    117 m · 17 sec · West Utica Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Utica Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
110 mi · 49%
East Southport Road
94.8 mi · 42%
I 465 South
15.4 mi · 7%
South Emerson Avenue
2.59 mi · 1%
East Washington Center Road
1.61 mi · 1%
Emerson Avenue
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

East Southport Road

Merge slight left

93.6 mi · 01h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
191.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
02h 05m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
8:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Sellersburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Sellersburg?

The road trip is about 226 miles (363.7 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from Fort Wayne and 113 miles from Sellersburg.

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

The direct path is about 191.7 miles (308.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.09 one way or $60.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Sellersburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawrence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.1 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Sellersburg. Straight-line distance: 191.7 mi (308.51 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
Sellersburg

#2 Sellersburg

City in Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

Population9,047
Coordinates38.3981200, -85.7549600
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Sellersburg (-85.75496, 38.39812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.98 gal
30.19 L · about $30.09
Round trip
$60.19
15.96 gal · 60.38 L
Estimated CO2
70.9 kg one way
Round trip: 141.8 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.09 $60.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.94 $67.88
Premium $4.65 $37.14 $74.28
Diesel $5.30 $42.33 $84.65

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Sellersburg. The current time is 16:03:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.