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

The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Warsaw, IN is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.25 mi
00h 55m
Flight
38.38 mi
61.77 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.38 mi
Kilometers
61.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.25 mi
Kilometers
64.78 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Warsaw
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wayne
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Columbia City
IN

County seat in Indiana

From Fort Wayne
20.1 mi
00h 27m
To Warsaw
20.2 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

    35 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East Center Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 30 West
35 mi · 87%
East Center Street
1.99 mi · 5%
East Washington Center Road
1.61 mi · 4%
I 69 South
1.4 mi · 3%
Dartmouth Drive
0.16 mi
Lima Road
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
38.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia City
00h 27m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Wayne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.3 miles (64.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Columbia City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.1 miles from Fort Wayne and 20.2 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 38.4 miles (61.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Wayne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Warsaw.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Columbia City, 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 Columbia City.

RAIL

Waterloo

49 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

71 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Bryan

86 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

South Bend station

88 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 38.38 mi (61.77 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
Warsaw

#2 Warsaw

City in Indiana, United States

Population15,200
Coordinates41.2381000, -85.8530500
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Wayne (-85.12886, 41.1306)
End: Warsaw (-85.85305, 41.2381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.38 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.84 gal · 10.76 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.04 $12.08
Premium $4.65 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $5.30 $7.53 $15.06

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 Warsaw. The current time is 23:02:52.

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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.