How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Walnut, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Walnut, IN is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Kosciusko 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 Walnut.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Walnut.
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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
35 mi · 46 min
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Turn left onto East Center Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Center Street
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Turn left onto South Detroit Street
1067 ft · 24 sec · South Detroit Street
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Turn right onto East Winona Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Winona Avenue
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Turn left onto South Zimmer Road
14.9 mi · 22 min · South Zimmer Road
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Turn right onto State Road 110
4.5 mi · 8 min · State Road 110
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Turn right onto South Hawthorn
1342 ft · 1 min · South Hawthorn
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Turn left onto 20 C Road
1736 ft · 1 min · 20 C Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 20 C Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Walnut.
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
35 mi · 00h 46m
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 Walnut.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Walnut?
The road trip is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Pierceton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Fort Wayne and 31.1 miles from Walnut.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 3:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Walnut.
Stop Ideas Near Pierceton
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 Pierceton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Walnut. Straight-line distance: 56.43 mi (90.82 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 Walnut
Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana
| Population | 1,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.1761500, -86.2119500 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut (-86.21195, 41.17615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.30 | $16.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.36 | $18.71 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.24 | $20.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
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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