How far is New Chicago, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from New Chicago, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 122.4 miles (197 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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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 24m.
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.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Chicago and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Chicago and Fort Wayne.
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Start on Michigan Street
2707 ft · 2 min · Michigan Street
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Turn left onto West 37th Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · West 37th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Hobart Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Hobart Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
6 m · 1 sec
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Turn left
29 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
67 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
8 mi · 12 min
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Continue on West Lincolnway
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Lincolnway
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Turn right onto Campbell Street
104 m · 10 sec · Campbell Street
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Continue on Indiana Avenue
1338 ft · 45 sec · Indiana Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
2939 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Morthland Drive
103.9 mi · 2 hr 16 min · East Morthland Drive
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Take the exit straight toward I 69 North
3 mi · 4 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 New Chicago and Fort Wayne.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Morthland Drive
Turn left onto East Morthland Drive
104 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Chicago and 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 New Chicago to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 122.4 miles (197 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.1 miles from New Chicago and 61.3 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.29 one way or $32.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between New Chicago and Fort Wayne, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bourbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Chicago and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 115.15 mi (185.32 km).
#1 New Chicago
Town in Lake County, Indiana, U.
| Population | 1,937 |
| Coordinates | 41.5583700, -87.2744800 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.37 | $36.75 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.11 | $40.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.91 | $45.83 |
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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