How far is Madison, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Madison, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166 miles (267.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m 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 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community Hancock County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Madison and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Madison and Fort Wayne.
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Start on the route
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Street
56 m · 8 sec · West Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
846 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
30 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
21.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto West Perry Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Perry Street
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Turn right onto South Buckeye Street
22.4 mi · 33 min · South Buckeye Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2149 ft · 40 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Ireland Street
1854 ft · 32 sec · North Ireland Street
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Turn left onto North Michigan Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Michigan Avenue
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Turn right
1220 ft · 21 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward I 74 West, US 421: Indianapolis
19.5 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 9 North: Shelbyville, Greenfield
1610 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right
44 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Riley Highway
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Riley Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
37 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
20.3 mi · 33 min
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Turn slight right onto E 700 S
2 mi · 3 min · E 700 S
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
76.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South
1195 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Coldwater Road
960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road
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Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
1842 ft · 41 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 Madison 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.
E 700 S
Continue straight
76.2 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison 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 Madison to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.5 miles from Madison and 85.7 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166 miles (267.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.51 one way or $49.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madison and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Eden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
McCordsville Town Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Madison and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 165.99 mi (267.14 km).
#1 Madison
County seat of Jefferson County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 11,750 |
| Coordinates | 38.7358900, -85.3799600 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| 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: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
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 | $24.51 | $49.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.64 | $55.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.25 | $60.50 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.48 | $68.95 |
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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