How far is Garrett, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

The driving distance from Garrett, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.21 mi
00h 22m
Flight
15.13 mi
24.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.13 mi
Kilometers
24.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.21 mi
Kilometers
30.92 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Return by in Garrett
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Garrett
2026-04-23T03:20
Arrive Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 3:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Garrett
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
Huntertown
IN

Town in Allen County, Indiana, United States

From Garrett
7.8 mi
00h 11m
To Fort Wayne
11.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Garrett and Fort Wayne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Garrett and Fort Wayne.

  1. 1

    Start on South Randolph Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Randolph Street

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 327

    4 mi · 6 min · County Road 327

  3. 3

    Continue on Coldwater Road

    9.2 mi · 15 min · Coldwater Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coldwater Road
9.22 mi · 48%
County Road 327
3.99 mi · 21%
South Randolph Street
1.85 mi · 10%
East Washington Center Road
0.35 mi · 2%
Dartmouth Drive
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Coldwater Road

Continue on Coldwater Road

9.22 mi · 00h 15m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntertown
00h 11m from Garrett
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Garrett and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Garrett to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Huntertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Garrett and 11.4 miles from Fort Wayne.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Garrett and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Huntertown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Waterloo

26 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

59 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

83 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

106 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Garrett and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 15.13 mi (24.35 km).

Garrett

#1 Garrett

City in DeKalb County, Indiana, United States of America

Population6,429
Coordinates41.3494900, -85.1355300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Fort Wayne

#2 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
Start: South Randolph Street (-85.135615, 41.349488)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.57 L · about $2.56
Round trip
$5.13
1.36 gal · 5.14 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.56 $5.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.89 $5.78
Premium $4.65 $3.16 $6.33
Diesel $5.30 $3.61 $7.21

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 Garrett and Fort Wayne. The current time is 03:20:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.