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

The driving distance from Monrovia, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.59 mi
02h 28m
Flight
128.72 mi
207.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.72 mi
Kilometers
207.16 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.59 mi
Kilometers
245.57 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Return by in Monrovia
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monrovia
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monrovia
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
Yorktown
IN

CDP in Virginia

From Monrovia
74.6 mi
01h 14m
To Fort Wayne
78 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 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 Monrovia and Fort Wayne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Water Street

    10 m · 7 sec · North Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    815 ft · 21 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Chestnut Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · North Chestnut Street

  4. 4

    Continue on SR 39

    1.8 mi · 3 min · SR 39

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70: Indianapolis

    2196 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    22.6 mi · 29 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue

    893 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Rural Street

    52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Keystone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Binford Boulevard
117 mi · 77%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
24.9 mi · 16%
North Keystone Avenue
2.88 mi · 2%
SR 39
1.77 mi · 1%
North Chestnut Street
0.51 mi
I 70
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Binford Boulevard

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 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorktown
01h 14m from Monrovia
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monrovia 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 Monrovia to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 152.6 miles (245.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.6 miles from Monrovia and 78 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.29 one way or $40.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Yorktown

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 Yorktown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

66 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monrovia and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 128.72 mi (207.16 km).

Monrovia

#1 Monrovia

Human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,670
Coordinates39.5789400, -86.4822200
Altitude244
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 Water Street (-86.482322, 39.578939)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.38 L · about $20.29
Round trip
$40.58
10.76 gal · 40.76 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.29 $40.58
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.88 $45.76
Premium $4.65 $25.04 $50.08
Diesel $5.30 $28.54 $57.07

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 Monrovia and Fort Wayne. The current time is 22:59:45.

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.