How far is Jefferson, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Jefferson, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Grant County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jefferson and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jefferson and Fort Wayne.
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Start on Washington Street
776 ft · 27 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Turn straight onto West Walnut Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn right onto South Hoke Avenue
124 m · 12 sec · South Hoke Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wabash Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · East Wabash Street
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Continue on East County Road 50 S
2 mi · 3 min · East County Road 50 S
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Turn right
2657 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 100 South
7.8 mi · 12 min · County Road 100 South
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Continue on West 200 South
6.1 mi · 9 min · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
30 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
770 ft · 13 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
46 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
710 ft · 12 sec · West 200 South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West 200 South
33 m · 2 sec · West 200 South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 200 South
3.4 mi · 5 min · West 200 South
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Continue on West Old State Road 28
1.1 km · 1 min · West Old State Road 28
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Continue on West Jefferson Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on East 150 South
4 mi · 6 min · East 150 South
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Continue on State Road 28
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Road 28
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Continue on East 150 South
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 150 South
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left
18.5 mi · 21 min
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Turn straight onto South Washington Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East 29th Street
110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street
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Continue on South Adams Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street
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Turn right onto Sears Drive
2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive
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Continue on East 4th Street
5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left
1524 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 52 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 Jefferson and Fort Wayne.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East 4th Street
Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Jefferson 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 Jefferson to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 123.1 miles (198.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Jonesboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.4 miles from Jefferson and 63.7 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.37 one way or $32.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Jefferson and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Jonesboro
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 Jonesboro.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jefferson and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 96.51 mi (155.32 km).
#1 Jefferson
Unincorporated community in Clinton County, Indiana
| Population | 2,523 |
| Coordinates | 40.2794800, -86.5900000 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.37 | $32.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.02 | $46.04 |
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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