How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Smithfield, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Smithfield, IN is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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 01h 49m.
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 Huntington 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 Smithfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Smithfield.
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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
24.5 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5: Huntington, Warren
1451 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto South Warren Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · South Warren Road
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Continue on North Huntington Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · North Huntington Avenue
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Continue on North Wayne Street
1128 ft · 25 sec · North Wayne Street
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Turn left onto East 1st Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on State Road 218
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Road 218
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Turn right
32.1 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Winchester, Muncie
2028 ft · 57 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jackson Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Jackson Street
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Turn right onto South 550 East
1.2 mi · 3 min · South 550 East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Smithfield Pike
2860 ft · 1 min · East Smithfield Pike
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Continue on East 138 South
1316 ft · 38 sec · East 138 South
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Turn right onto South 625 East
1138 ft · 33 sec · South 625 East
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Turn right onto East Market Street
24 m · 3 sec · East Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Smithfield.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
32.1 mi · 00h 47m
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 Sunny near Smithfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Smithfield?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Warren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Fort Wayne and 39.7 miles from Smithfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.8 miles (107.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Sunny near Smithfield.
Stop Ideas Near Warren
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 Warren.
Waterloo
Bryan
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Smithfield. Straight-line distance: 66.77 mi (107.46 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 Smithfield
Unincorporated community in Delaware County, Indiana
| Population | 1,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.1700400, -85.2685800 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smithfield (-85.26858, 40.17004)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $10.56 | $21.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $11.91 | $23.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
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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