How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Tri-Lakes, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Tri-Lakes, IN is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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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 Tri-Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Tri-Lakes.
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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
3.6 mi · 6 min · East Washington Center Road
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto East 600 South; East 700 North
2.6 mi · 6 min · East 600 South; East 700 North
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Turn left onto North Old 102
1.6 km · 2 min · North Old 102
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Continue on North Center Street
2113 ft · 58 sec · North Center Street
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Continue on North Willow Avenue
926 ft · 31 sec · North Willow Avenue
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Turn left onto Hall Street
67 m · 15 sec · Hall Street
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Turn left onto East Beech Avenue
593 ft · 26 sec · East Beech Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Beech Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Tri-Lakes.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
14.8 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Tri-Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Tri-Lakes?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Churubusco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Fort Wayne and 11.4 miles from Tri-Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Tri-Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Churubusco
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 Churubusco.
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Elkhart station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Tri-Lakes. Straight-line distance: 18.12 mi (29.16 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 Tri-Lakes
Unincorporated community in Whitley County, Indiana
| Population | 1,421 |
| Coordinates | 41.2458800, -85.4419200 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tri-Lakes (-85.44192, 41.24588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.05 | $6.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.30 | $8.59 |
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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