How far is Maumee, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Maumee, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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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Flight Distance
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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 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Madison County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maumee and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maumee and Fort Wayne.
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Start on Pike Road
8 m · 1 sec · Pike Road
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Continue on Pike Road
565 ft · 27 sec · Pike Road
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Turn right onto West County Road 1000 North
4 mi · 15 min · West County Road 1000 North
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Turn right onto North County Road 800 West
1208 ft · 57 sec · North County Road 800 West
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Turn left onto West County Road 975 North
757 ft · 33 sec · West County Road 975 North
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Turn slight right onto Buffalo Pike
1346 ft · 60 sec · Buffalo Pike
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Turn left onto Old 925 North
1.4 km · 3 min · Old 925 North
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Continue on West County Road 890 North
1.3 mi · 5 min · West County Road 890 North
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Columbus Pike
1881 ft · 1 min · West Columbus Pike
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Turn straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
12.6 mi · 22 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
38.8 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
108.1 mi · 1 hr 57 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 Maumee and Fort Wayne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Maumee and Widespread 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 Maumee to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 193.8 miles (311.9 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Ingalls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Maumee and 95.6 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.6 miles (253.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 10:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Maumee and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Ingalls
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 Ingalls.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maumee and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 157.57 mi (253.58 km).
#1 Maumee
Unincorporated community in Jackson County, Indiana
| Population | 2,824 |
| Coordinates | 39.0211600, -86.2616500 |
| Altitude | 176 |
| 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: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $25.79 | $51.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.83 | $63.67 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
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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