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

The driving distance from Logansport, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
78.83 mi
01h 26m
Flight
69.15 mi
111.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.15 mi
Kilometers
111.28 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.83 mi
Kilometers
126.87 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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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 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Tue, May 12, 10:25 PM EDT
Return by in Logansport
Tue, May 12, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Logansport
2026-05-12T20:59
Arrive Fort Wayne
Tue, May 12, 10:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Logansport
9:30 PM EDT
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
Lagro
IN

Township in Wabash County, Indiana

From Logansport
40.5 mi
00h 43m
To Fort Wayne
38.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
72°F
Today

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    2593 ft · 54 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 17th Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · 17th Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Erie Avenue

    116 m · 12 sec · Erie Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 18th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2488 ft · 50 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    44 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Logansport Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Logansport Bypass

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Wabash Road

    44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 900 North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North

  11. 11

    Continue on Lafayette Center Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69, US 33 North: Fort Wayne, Indianapolis

    796 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Logansport and Fort Wayne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 57%
I 69
16.1 mi · 20%
Lafayette Center Road
1.95 mi · 2%
East 900 North
1.84 mi · 2%
Logansport Bypass
1.69 mi · 2%
18th Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wabash Road

Turn left onto Wabash Road

44.6 mi · 00h 56m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
69.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lagro
00h 43m from Logansport
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Logansport 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 Logansport to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Lagro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.5 miles from Logansport and 38.3 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 69.2 miles (111.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.48 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Logansport and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Lagro

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

89 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

96 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

105 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

109 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Logansport and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 69.15 mi (111.28 km).

Logansport

#1 Logansport

City in Indiana

Population17,454
Coordinates40.7544800, -86.3566700
Altitude195
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: East Market Street (-86.356638, 40.754386)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.78 gal
10.53 L · about $10.48
Round trip
$20.97
5.56 gal · 21.06 L
Estimated CO2
24.7 kg one way
Round trip: 49.4 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.48 $20.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.82 $23.65
Premium $4.65 $12.94 $25.88
Diesel $5.30 $14.75 $29.49

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Logansport and Fort Wayne. The current time is 20:59:07.

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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.