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

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
235.54 mi
03h 34m
Flight
199.76 mi
321.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.76 mi
Kilometers
321.48 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
235.54 mi
Kilometers
379.06 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Wed, May 13, 2:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Fort Wayne
Tue, May 12, 11:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Jeffersonville
116.9 mi
01h 47m
To Fort Wayne
118.6 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S
Destination
72°F
Today

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Watt Street

    78 m · 13 sec · Watt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Court Avenue

    1914 ft · 1 min · East Court Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto 6th Street

    1446 ft · 46 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1170 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    101.9 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
112 mi · 48%
6th Street
102 mi · 43%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 7%
Southport Road
0.37 mi
East Court Avenue
0.36 mi
East Washington Center Road
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

108 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
199.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
01h 47m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Patchy Frost then 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 Jeffersonville to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Jeffersonville and 118.6 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.34 one way or $62.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawrence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 199.76 mi (321.48 km).

Jeffersonville

#1 Jeffersonville

The most populous city in Clark County, Indiana.

Population48,530
Coordinates38.2775700, -85.7371800
Altitude136
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: Watt Street (-85.737805, 38.277274)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 379 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.31 gal
31.46 L · about $31.34
Round trip
$62.67
16.62 gal · 62.92 L
Estimated CO2
73.9 kg one way
Round trip: 147.7 kg / 326 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.34 $62.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.34 $70.68
Premium $4.65 $38.67 $77.35
Diesel $5.30 $44.08 $88.15

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Fort Wayne. The current time is 19:30:01.

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.