How far is Laurel, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Laurel, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 143 miles (230.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Fort Wayne.
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Start on the route
9 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Pearl Street
26 m · 9 sec · West Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1202 ft · 25 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on High Street
135 m · 11 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Lafayette Street
10.5 mi · 19 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
861 ft · 20 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
834 ft · 18 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
14.3 mi · 22 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Chester Boulevard
8.1 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard
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Continue on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd
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Continue on Cross Street
6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street
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Continue on South Main Street
43.1 mi · 49 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Church Avenue
28.4 mi · 33 min · South Church Avenue
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Continue on Lafayette Street
4.7 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Spy Run Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue
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Continue on North Clinton Street
2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street
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Continue on North Clinton Street
2434 ft · 41 sec · North Clinton Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Coldwater Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Coldwater Road
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Turn right onto East Washington Center Road
1737 ft · 33 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 Laurel 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.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
43.1 mi · 00h 49m
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 leaving Laurel 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 Laurel to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 143 miles (230.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Randolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Laurel and 76.5 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.04 one way or $38.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Laurel and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Randolph
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Ambassador Motel
Mayor's Office
Wildcat Woods Campgrounds
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Randolph.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 112.64 mi (181.28 km).
#1 Laurel
Town in Laurel Township, Franklin County, Indiana, USA
| Population | 1,791 |
| Coordinates | 39.5008800, -85.1863500 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| 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: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.04 | $38.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.48 | $42.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.50 | $47.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.79 | $53.57 |
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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