How far is Mooresville, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Mooresville, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.7 miles (199 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mooresville and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mooresville and Fort Wayne.
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Start on East Main Street
2375 ft · 48 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Indianapolis Road
1741 ft · 35 sec · Indianapolis Road
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Turn straight onto Samuel Moore Parkway
1.5 km · 2 min · Samuel Moore Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left
7 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, I 465 East, SR 67 North
1676 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 14 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 Mooresville 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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mooresville and 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 Mooresville to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 73.2 miles from Mooresville and 73.4 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.7 miles (199 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $38.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mooresville and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Yorktown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
City of Muncie
Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorktown.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mooresville and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 123.67 mi (199.02 km).
#1 Mooresville
Town in Brown Township, Morgan County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 9,863 |
| Coordinates | 39.6128200, -86.3741600 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
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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