How far is Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

The driving distance from Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
118.74 mi
02h 20m
Flight
109.95 mi
176.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.95 mi
Kilometers
176.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.74 mi
Kilometers
191.09 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 16, 2:46 AM EDT
Return by in Lakes of the Four Seasons
Thu, Apr 16, 4:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakes of the Four Seasons
2026-04-15T23:25
Arrive Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 16, 1:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakes of the Four Seasons
9:30 PM CDT
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
Bourbon
IN

Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America

From Lakes of the Four Seasons
59.1 mi
01h 10m
To Fort Wayne
59.7 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Fort Wayne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Fort Wayne.

  1. 1

    Start on Deer Valley Road

    929 ft · 43 sec · Deer Valley Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Happy Valley Road

    889 ft · 44 sec · Happy Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shoreline Road

    1619 ft · 1 min · Shoreline Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunnyslope Drive

    826 ft · 40 sec · Sunnyslope Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Shore Drive

    2063 ft · 2 min · North Lake Shore Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 109th Avenue

    924 ft · 26 sec · East 109th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on West 100 South

    5 mi · 10 min · West 100 South

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South State Road 2

    50 m · 3 sec · South State Road 2

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South State Road 2

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South State Road 2

    35 m · 2 sec · South State Road 2

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South State Road 2

    1.5 km · 2 min · South State Road 2

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Morthland Drive

    103.9 mi · 2 hr 16 min · East Morthland Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 69 North

    3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakes of the Four Seasons 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
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Morthland Drive
104 mi · 88%
West 100 South
4.96 mi · 4%
South State Road 2
4.31 mi · 4%
I 69 North
3 mi · 3%
North Lake Shore Drive
0.39 mi
East Washington Center Road
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

East Morthland Drive

Turn right onto East Morthland Drive

104 mi · 02h 16m

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
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbon
01h 10m from Lakes of the Four Seasons
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakes of the Four Seasons 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 Lakes of the Four Seasons to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 59.1 miles from Lakes of the Four Seasons and 59.7 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.80 one way or $31.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Fort Wayne, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakes of the Four Seasons and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Bourbon

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

45 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

45 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

61 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

New Buffalo, Michigan

75 mi away
517 South Whittaker Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakes of the Four Seasons and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 109.95 mi (176.94 km).

Lakes of the Four Seasons

#1 Lakes of the Four Seasons

City in Indiana, United States of America

Population7,033
Coordinates41.4103200, -87.2130900
Altitude233
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: Deer Valley Road (-87.212981, 41.410354)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.19 gal
15.86 L · about $15.80
Round trip
$31.60
8.38 gal · 31.72 L
Estimated CO2
37.2 kg one way
Round trip: 74.5 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.80 $31.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.82 $35.64
Premium $4.65 $19.50 $39.00
Diesel $5.30 $22.22 $44.45

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 · Apr 16, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN and Fort Wayne, IN. The current time in Lakes of the Four Seasons is 23:25:44, although it is 00:25:44 in Fort Wayne.

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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.