How far is Huntington, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Huntington, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Township in Allen County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Huntington and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Fort Wayne.
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Start on Cherry Street
34 m · 13 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn left onto West Park Drive
1895 ft · 40 sec · West Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wilkerson St
600 ft · 17 sec · Wilkerson St
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1678 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street
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Turn right onto Old US Hwy 24
1.4 mi · 2 min · Old US Hwy 24
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Take the ramp straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto East 900 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North
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Continue on Lafayette Center Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69, US 33 North: Fort Wayne, Indianapolis
796 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South
1195 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Coldwater Road
960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road
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Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road
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Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Huntington and Fort Wayne.
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.
Old US Hwy 24
Take the ramp straight
7.28 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Huntington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Huntington to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Aboite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Huntington and 14.4 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Huntington and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Aboite
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 Aboite.
Waterloo
Bryan
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 25.72 mi (41.4 km).
#1 Huntington
City in Indiana
| Population | 17,052 |
| Coordinates | 40.8831000, -85.4974800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.52 | $11.03 |
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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