How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Williamsport, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Williamsport, IN is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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Flight Distance
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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 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cass County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Williamsport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Williamsport.
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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
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Lafayette Center Road
1 km · 57 sec
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Continue on Lafayette Center Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road
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Continue on East 900 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North
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Turn left
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road
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Turn right onto Wabash Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wabash Road
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Continue on Logansport Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass
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Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway
35 mi · 44 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway
72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Continue on Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Continue on North 15th Street
2364 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenbush Street
1592 ft · 47 sec · Greenbush Street
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Continue on Fannon Drive
2476 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive
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Continue on North 3rd Street
674 ft · 16 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn slight left
35 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto North 4th Street
2 mi · 5 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on Old US Highway 231
1.1 km · 1 min · Old US Highway 231
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
12.7 mi · 18 min
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Turn right
12 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wayne and Williamsport.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Wabash Road
Continue on Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Williamsport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Williamsport?
The road trip is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Onward is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Fort Wayne and 73.9 miles from Williamsport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Mostly Sunny near Williamsport.
Stop Ideas Near Onward
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 Onward.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Williamsport. Straight-line distance: 127.45 mi (205.11 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 Williamsport
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 1,837 |
| Coordinates | 40.2883700, -87.2939000 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamsport (-87.2939, 40.28837)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.16 | $44.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
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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