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

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Warren, IN is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.97 mi
00h 44m
Flight
34.64 mi
55.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.64 mi
Kilometers
55.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.97 mi
Kilometers
61.1 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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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 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warren
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Warren
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wayne
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Zanesville
IN

Town in Allen and Wells counties, Indiana

From Fort Wayne
19 mi
00h 22m
To Warren
19 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.5 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5: Huntington, Warren

    1451 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Warren Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · South Warren Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Huntington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Huntington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on North Wayne Street

    777 ft · 15 sec · North Wayne Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West 2nd Street

    25 m · 4 sec · West 2nd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
33.1 mi · 87%
South Warren Road
1.67 mi · 4%
East Washington Center Road
1.61 mi · 4%
North Huntington Avenue
0.91 mi · 2%
SR 5
0.27 mi · 1%
Dartmouth Drive
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Continue straight

24.5 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesville
00h 22m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Warren.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Fort Wayne and 19 miles from Warren.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Zanesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Zanesville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Waterloo

61 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

87 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

103 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

119 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Warren. Straight-line distance: 34.64 mi (55.75 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
Warren

#2 Warren

City in Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,207
Coordinates40.6828200, -85.4272000
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Warren (-85.4272, 40.68282)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.05 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.65 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $5.30 $7.11 $14.21

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Warren. The current time is 00:07:53.

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.