How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Washington, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Washington, IN is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Marion County, Indiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Washington.
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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
76.3 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
21.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48.5 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
52.2 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50, US 150: Wasington, Vincennes
2382 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right
1913 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight right onto East National Highway
1841 ft · 37 sec · East National Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
44 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
36 m · 2 sec
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Turn straight onto East National Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East National Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
152 m · 8 sec · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn slight right onto Center Street
59 m · 3 sec · Center Street
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Turn straight onto Southeast 5th Street
1688 ft · 34 sec · Southeast 5th Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
604 ft · 19 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 3rd Street
64 m · 9 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Washington.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Continue straight
76.3 mi · 01h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Partly Sunny near Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Washington?
The road trip is about 238.4 miles (383.6 km) and usually takes 04h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Fort Wayne and 119.2 miles from Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.71 one way or $63.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Partly Sunny near Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Lawrence
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 Lawrence.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Washington. Straight-line distance: 202.21 mi (325.43 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 Washington
City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 12,635 |
| Coordinates | 38.6592200, -87.1727900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington (-87.17279, 38.65922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.71 | $63.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.77 | $71.54 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.14 | $78.28 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.61 | $89.21 |
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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