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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.23 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.35 mi
23.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.35 mi
Kilometers
23.09 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.23 mi
Kilometers
39 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodburn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wayne
2026-04-23T05:13
Arrive Woodburn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wayne
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
New Haven
IN

City in Indiana

From Fort Wayne
8.2 mi
00h 13m
To Woodburn
16 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 42 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Washington Center Road

    2171 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  3. 3

    Continue on St Joe Center Road

    619 ft · 13 sec · St Joe Center Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Saint Joe Center Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Saint Joe Center Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto St Joe Road

    1 mi · 2 min · St Joe Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Stellhorn Road

    7.2 mi · 13 min · Stellhorn Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Rohman Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Rohman Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Platter Road

    2647 ft · 53 sec · Platter Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Thimlar Road

    136 m · 10 sec · Thimlar Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Platter Road

    2442 ft · 49 sec · Platter Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Webster Road

    2973 ft · 1 min · Webster Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Woodburn Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Woodburn Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1423 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Center Street

    33 m · 8 sec · Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3 m · 1 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stellhorn Road
7.15 mi · 30%
Woodburn Road
3.39 mi · 14%
Rohman Road
1.31 mi · 5%
St Joe Road
1.03 mi · 4%
Saint Joe Center Road
1.01 mi · 4%
Platter Road
0.96 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Haven
00h 13m from Fort Wayne
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Haven, 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 New Haven.

RAIL

Waterloo

40 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

60 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

105 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wayne and Woodburn. Straight-line distance: 14.35 mi (23.09 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
Woodburn

#2 Woodburn

City in Indiana, USA

Population1,655
Coordinates41.1253300, -84.8533000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)
End: Center Street (-84.853264, 41.125344)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.24
Round trip
$6.49
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wayne and Woodburn. The current time is 05:13:35.

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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.