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

The driving distance from Hagerstown, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.69 mi
01h 53m
Flight
84.27 mi
135.62 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.27 mi
Kilometers
135.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.69 mi
Kilometers
158.82 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Tue, May 5, 6:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hagerstown
Tue, May 5, 7:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hagerstown
2026-05-05T04:09
Arrive Fort Wayne
Tue, May 5, 6:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hagerstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Portland
IN

City in and the county seat of Jay County, Indiana, United States of America

From Hagerstown
51 mi
00h 56m
To Fort Wayne
47.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    9.6 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    11 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    75.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Spy Run Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2434 ft · 41 sec · North Clinton Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Coldwater Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Coldwater Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Washington Center Road

    1737 ft · 33 sec · East Washington Center Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coldwater Road
1.55 mi · 2%
Spy Run Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Lafayette Street
0.88 mi · 1%
North Clinton Street
0.86 mi · 1%
East Washington Center Road
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

75.3 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
00h 56m from Hagerstown
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hagerstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.8 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Hagerstown and 47.8 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hagerstown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

111 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hagerstown and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 84.27 mi (135.62 km).

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#1 Hagerstown

High school in Hagerstown, Wayne County, Indiana

Population1,684
Coordinates39.9111600, -85.1616300
Altitude307
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: (-85.161732, 39.911162)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.18 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.25
6.96 gal · 26.36 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.12 $26.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.80 $29.60
Premium $4.65 $16.20 $32.39
Diesel $5.30 $18.46 $36.92

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hagerstown and Fort Wayne. The current time is 04:09:39.

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.