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

The driving distance from Lawrenceburg, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
163.81 mi
03h 26m
Flight
141.7 mi
228.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.7 mi
Kilometers
228.04 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.81 mi
Kilometers
263.63 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Sat, May 30, 10:00 PM EDT
Return by in Lawrenceburg
Sun, May 31, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrenceburg
2026-05-30T18:33
Arrive Fort Wayne
Sat, May 30, 10:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrenceburg
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
Fountain City
IN

Town in Indiana

From Lawrenceburg
85.1 mi
01h 43m
To Fort Wayne
78.7 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NE
Destination
75°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West High Street

    1611 ft · 1 min · West High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elm Street

    827 ft · 38 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    108 m · 21 sec · East Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Arch Street

    1789 ft · 49 sec · Arch Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275: Ohio, Kentucky

    2283 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 North: Ohio

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Cincinnati Bypass

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Cincinnati Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Circle Freeway

    10.5 mi · 12 min · Circle Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Circle Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Hamilton, Mount Healthy

    1349 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Pleasant Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2453 ft · 45 sec · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Riverside Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Hamilton Eaton Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Eaton Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    48 m · 2 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    17.4 mi · 25 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1313 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Eaton Richmond Pike

    16.4 mi · 19 min · Eaton Richmond Pike

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard

    1249 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    135 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Chester Boulevard

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Chester Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd

  28. 28

    Continue on Cross Street

    6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South Main Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on South Church Avenue

    28.4 mi · 33 min · South Church Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Lafayette Street

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Spy Run Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street

  35. 35

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2434 ft · 41 sec · North Clinton Street

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on Coldwater Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Coldwater Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Washington Center Road

    1737 ft · 33 sec · East Washington Center Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lawrenceburg 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
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
43.1 mi · 26%
South Church Avenue
28.4 mi · 17%
Hamilton Eaton Road
24.2 mi · 15%
Circle Freeway
18.6 mi · 11%
Eaton Richmond Pike
16.4 mi · 10%
Cross Street
6.02 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.1 mi
141.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain City
01h 43m from Lawrenceburg
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lawrenceburg and Sunny near Fort Wayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lawrenceburg to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Fountain City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Lawrenceburg and 78.7 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lawrenceburg and Sunny near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Fountain City

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 Fountain City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Quiet Harmony Ranch
Food stop 10.9 mi away

Quiet Harmony Ranch

New Paris , OH
10684 Morrison-Mikesell Rd, New Paris, OH 45347, United States
Rating 4.7/5 34 reviews Ranch,Family restaurant,Tourist attraction
Eidson Woods Preserve
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

Eidson Woods Preserve

Greenville , OH
OH-502, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Hagerstown Town Court
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

Hagerstown Town Court

Hagerstown , IN
49 E College St, Hagerstown, IN 47346
Rating 1.0/5 2 reviews City government office
Arrowhead Campground
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Arrowhead Campground

New Paris , OH
1361 Thomas Rd, New Paris, OH 45347, United States
Rating 4.5/5 103 reviews Campground

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountain City.

RAIL

Connersville station

39 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

100 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

101 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

108 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceburg and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 141.7 mi (228.04 km).

Lawrenceburg

#1 Lawrenceburg

Township in Dearborn County, Indiana

Population5,045
Coordinates39.0908900, -84.8499500
Altitude146
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: West High Street (-84.849855, 39.090815)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.78 gal
21.88 L · about $21.80
Round trip
$43.59
11.56 gal · 43.76 L
Estimated CO2
51.4 kg one way
Round trip: 102.7 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.80 $43.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.58 $49.16
Premium $4.65 $26.90 $53.80
Diesel $5.30 $30.66 $61.31

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lawrenceburg and Fort Wayne. The current time is 18:33:50.

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.