How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Waterloo, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Waterloo, IN is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Waterloo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Waterloo.
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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
1737 ft · 33 sec · East Washington Center Road
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Turn right onto Coldwater Road
111 m · 8 sec · Coldwater Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North
2849 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Waterloo, Kendallville
1414 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Wayne Street
137 m · 8 sec · North Wayne Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Wayne Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Waterloo.
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.
I 69 North
Keep slight left
19.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Cloudy near Waterloo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Waterloo?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Garrett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Fort Wayne and 12.4 miles from Waterloo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Fort Wayne and Mostly Cloudy near Waterloo.
Stop Ideas Near Garrett
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 Garrett.
Waterloo
Bryan
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Waterloo. Straight-line distance: 21.58 mi (34.73 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 Waterloo
Waterloo is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4319900, -85.0199700 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterloo (-85.01997, 41.43199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.72 | $3.23 | $6.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
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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