How far is Fort Wayne, IN from Woodburn, IN?
The driving distance from Fort Wayne, IN to Woodburn, IN is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Wayne and Woodburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne and Woodburn.
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Start on Dartmouth Drive
868 ft · 42 sec · Dartmouth Drive
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Turn right onto East Washington Center Road
2171 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road
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Continue on St Joe Center Road
619 ft · 13 sec · St Joe Center Road
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Continue on Saint Joe Center Road
1 mi · 2 min · Saint Joe Center Road
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Turn right onto St Joe Road
1 mi · 2 min · St Joe Road
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Turn left onto Stellhorn Road
7.2 mi · 13 min · Stellhorn Road
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Continue on Rohman Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rohman Road
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Continue on Platter Road
2647 ft · 53 sec · Platter Road
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Continue on Thimlar Road
136 m · 10 sec · Thimlar Road
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Turn right onto Platter Road
2442 ft · 49 sec · Platter Road
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Turn straight onto Webster Road
2973 ft · 1 min · Webster Road
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Turn left onto Woodburn Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Woodburn Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1423 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Center Street
33 m · 8 sec · Center Street
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Turn left
3 m · 1 sec
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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 Woodburn.
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.
Stellhorn Road
Turn left onto Stellhorn Road
7.15 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Wayne and Sunny near Woodburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Wayne to Woodburn?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
New Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Fort Wayne and 16 miles from Woodburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Wayne and Sunny near Woodburn.
Stop Ideas Near New Haven
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 New Haven.
Waterloo
Bryan
Elkhart station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Woodburn. Straight-line distance: 14.35 mi (23.09 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 Woodburn
City in Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,655 |
| Coordinates | 41.1253300, -84.8533000 |
| Altitude | 229 |
| Country | United States |
End: Center Street (-84.853264, 41.125344)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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