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

The driving distance from Loogootee, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.44 mi
03h 46m
Flight
194.13 mi
312.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.13 mi
Kilometers
312.43 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.44 mi
Kilometers
369.24 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Loogootee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Loogootee
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Loogootee
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
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From Loogootee
113.2 mi
01h 53m
To Fort Wayne
116.3 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW
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 Loogootee and Fort Wayne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North John F Kennedy Avenue

    16.8 mi · 23 min · North John F Kennedy Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Loogootee 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North John F Kennedy Avenue
113 mi · 49%
I 69 North
112 mi · 49%
East Washington Center Road
0.35 mi
Coldwater Road South
0.23 mi
Coldwater Road
0.18 mi
Dartmouth Drive
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

108 mi · 01h 57m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
194.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
01h 53m from Loogootee
Leave By
9:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Loogootee 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 Loogootee to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.2 miles from Loogootee and 116.3 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 194.1 miles (312.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.55 one way or $61.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Loogootee and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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 Lawrence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 11.1 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 4.9 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Loogootee and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 194.13 mi (312.43 km).

Loogootee

#1 Loogootee

City in Martin County, Indiana, United States of America

Population2,661
Coordinates38.6769900, -86.9141700
Altitude164
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: US 231 (-86.914256, 38.676952)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.65 L · about $30.55
Round trip
$61.09
16.2 gal · 61.3 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.55 $61.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.45 $68.90
Premium $4.65 $37.70 $75.39
Diesel $5.30 $42.96 $85.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Loogootee and Fort Wayne. The current time is 22:59:01.

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.