How far is Lake Station, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Lake Station, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
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 Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Station and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Station and Fort Wayne.
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Start on Central Avenue
88 m · 14 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Ripley Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ripley Street
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Continue on North Hobart Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Hobart Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
6 m · 1 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
67 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
8 mi · 12 min
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Continue on West Lincolnway
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Lincolnway
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Turn right onto Campbell Street
104 m · 10 sec · Campbell Street
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Continue on Indiana Avenue
1338 ft · 45 sec · Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
2939 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Morthland Drive
103.9 mi · 2 hr 16 min · East Morthland Drive
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Take the exit straight toward I 69 North
3 mi · 4 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 Lake Station and Fort Wayne.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Morthland Drive
Turn left onto East Morthland Drive
104 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Station 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 Lake Station to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Lake Station and 68.9 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lake Station and Fort Wayne, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Station and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
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 Bourbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Station and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 113.66 mi (182.92 km).
#1 Lake Station
City in Indiana, United States
| Population | 11,850 |
| Coordinates | 41.5750400, -87.2389200 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.48 | $38.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.32 | $42.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.29 | $48.58 |
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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