How far is Long Beach, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

The driving distance from Long Beach, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.43 mi
02h 14m
Flight
98.89 mi
159.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.89 mi
Kilometers
159.15 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.43 mi
Kilometers
195.43 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 PM EDT
Return by in Long Beach
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-22T18:33
Arrive Fort Wayne
Wed, Apr 22, 8:47 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:15 AM to 1:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
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 Long Beach
57.4 mi
01h 07m
To Fort Wayne
64 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 5:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Fort Wayne.

  1. 1

    Start on Claremont Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · Claremont Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Somerset Road

    37 m · 6 sec · Somerset Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Somerset Road

    64 m · 14 sec · Somerset Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Oriole Trail

    963 ft · 47 sec · Oriole Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Avondale Drive

    929 ft · 32 sec · Avondale Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on North Karwick Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · North Karwick Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Warnke Road

    614 ft · 21 sec · Warnke Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Warnke Road

    1734 ft · 54 sec · Warnke Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Michigan Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Michigan Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    14.3 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    5 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1420 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 69 North

    3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Michigan Boulevard
82.3 mi · 68%
I 69 North
3 mi · 2%
North Karwick Road
2.1 mi · 2%
Warnke Road
0.44 mi
East Washington Center Road
0.35 mi
Coldwater Road South
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

East Michigan Boulevard

Merge slight left

79.6 mi · 01h 44m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bourbon
01h 07m from Long Beach
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Long Beach 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 Long Beach to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 121.4 miles (195.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 57.4 miles from Long Beach and 64 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.14 one way or $32.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Long Beach and Fort Wayne, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Long Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Long Beach and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 98.89 mi (159.15 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

Town in Michigan Township, LaPorte County, Indiana, United States

Population1,139
Coordinates41.7389300, -86.8569700
Altitude193
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: Claremont Avenue (-86.857697, 41.739303)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.22 L · about $16.14
Round trip
$32.28
8.56 gal · 32.44 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.14 $32.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.20 $36.41
Premium $4.65 $19.92 $39.84
Diesel $5.30 $22.70 $45.40

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Long Beach, IN and Fort Wayne, IN. The current time in Long Beach is 18:33:03, although it is 19:33:03 in Fort Wayne.

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.