How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Smith, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Smith, IN is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 28m.
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.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Smith.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Smith.
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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
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
61 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 31 North
2528 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 WEST, US 31 NORTH: Niles MI, Michigan City
1263 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
6.1 mi · 7 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 2 West: La Porte
1361 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on West Western Avenue
13 mi · 17 min · West Western Avenue
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Continue straight
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto North Fail Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · North Fail Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Fail Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Smith.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 30 West
Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
61 mi · 01h 20m
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 Smith.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Smith?
The road trip is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Fort Wayne and 55.9 miles from Smith.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.86 one way or $29.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Wayne and Smith, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Smith.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
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 Bourbon.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Smith. Straight-line distance: 89.31 mi (143.73 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 Smith
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
| Population | 368 |
| Coordinates | 41.7108800, -86.6691900 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smith (-86.66919, 41.71088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.86 | $29.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.76 | $33.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.34 | $36.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.90 | $41.80 |
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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