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

The driving distance from McCordsville, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
108.57 mi
01h 46m
Flight
94.2 mi
151.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.2 mi
Kilometers
151.6 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.57 mi
Kilometers
174.72 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Mon, May 25, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in McCordsville
Mon, May 25, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McCordsville
2026-05-24T23:37
Arrive Fort Wayne
Mon, May 25, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McCordsville
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
Upland
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From McCordsville
54.4 mi
00h 53m
To Fort Wayne
54.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Today

Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 24 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 24 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Dresden Drive

    3 m · 1 sec · North Dresden Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on West Jamison Drive

    115 m · 19 sec · West Jamison Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Clearview Drive

    77 m · 17 sec · North Clearview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Brookside Parkway

    588 ft · 31 sec · West Brookside Parkway

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 600 West

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North 600 West

  6. 6

    Continue on Olio Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Olio Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southeastern Parkway

    117 m · 7 sec · Southeastern Parkway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Southeastern Parkway

    1129 ft · 21 sec · Southeastern Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1874 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    101.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeastern Parkway
102 mi · 94%
Olio Road
4.17 mi · 4%
North 600 West
1.41 mi · 1%
East Washington Center Road
0.35 mi
Coldwater Road South
0.23 mi
Coldwater Road
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

Southeastern Parkway

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 50m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
94.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upland
00h 53m from McCordsville
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving McCordsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Wayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McCordsville to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 108.6 miles (174.7 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Upland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from McCordsville and 54.1 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 94.2 miles (151.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around McCordsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Upland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

97 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

97 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

113 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

119 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McCordsville and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 94.2 mi (151.6 km).

McCordsville

#1 McCordsville

Town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States

Population7,750
Coordinates39.9081000, -85.9227600
Altitude259
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: North Dresden Drive (-85.92247, 39.908215)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.5 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 29 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between McCordsville and Fort Wayne. The current time is 23:37:16.

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.