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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on West High Street
1611 ft · 1 min · West High Street
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Turn left onto Elm Street
827 ft · 38 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
108 m · 21 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto Arch Street
1789 ft · 49 sec · Arch Street
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Turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275: Ohio, Kentucky
2283 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 North: Ohio
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Cincinnati Bypass
1.4 mi · 1 min · Cincinnati Bypass
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Continue on Circle Freeway
10.5 mi · 12 min · Circle Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway
5.3 mi · 6 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Hamilton, Mount Healthy
1349 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Continue on Pleasant Avenue
5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2453 ft · 45 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
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Continue on Hamilton Eaton Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
48 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
17.4 mi · 25 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1313 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Eaton Richmond Pike
16.4 mi · 19 min · Eaton Richmond Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard
1249 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
135 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chester Boulevard
5.3 mi · 6 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 Lawrenceburg and Fort Wayne.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 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.
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.
Quiet Harmony Ranch
Eidson Woods Preserve
Hagerstown Town Court
Arrowhead Campground
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fountain City.
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lawrenceburg and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 141.7 mi (228.04 km).
#1 Lawrenceburg
Township in Dearborn County, Indiana
| Population | 5,045 |
| Coordinates | 39.0908900, -84.8499500 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| 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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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