How far is New Haven, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

The driving distance from New Haven, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.23 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.26 mi
11.68 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.26 mi
Kilometers
11.68 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.23 mi
Kilometers
14.86 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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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 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM EDT
Return by in New Haven
Tue, May 12, 6:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Haven
2026-05-12T17:44
Arrive Fort Wayne
Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Haven
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Westchester
IN

Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana

From New Haven
4.7 mi
00h 08m
To Fort Wayne
4.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
72°F
Today

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Haven and Fort Wayne.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway East

    48 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Highway East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    1172 ft · 54 sec · College Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    1030 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Coliseum Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 8 min · South Coliseum Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Parnell Avenue

    902 ft · 19 sec · Parnell Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Clinton Street

    1595 ft · 46 sec · North Clinton Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wakefield Avenue

    72 m · 12 sec · Wakefield Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Riviera Drive

    1875 ft · 1 min · Riviera Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Catalina Avenue

    639 ft · 30 sec · Catalina Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    132 m · 19 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Coliseum Boulevard
4.15 mi · 45%
College Avenue
0.42 mi · 5%
Riviera Drive
0.36 mi · 4%
North Clinton Street
0.3 mi · 3%
Parnell Avenue
0.17 mi · 2%
Catalina Avenue
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Coliseum Boulevard

Merge slight left onto South Coliseum Boulevard

4.15 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westchester
00h 08m from New Haven
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Haven and Patchy 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 New Haven to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Westchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from New Haven and 4.5 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Haven and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Westchester

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

46 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

70 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

101 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Haven and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 7.26 mi (11.68 km).

New Haven

#1 New Haven

City in Indiana

Population15,966
Coordinates41.0706000, -85.0144100
Altitude231
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: (-85.014153, 41.070613)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Premium $4.65 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $5.30 $1.70 $3.39

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between New Haven and Fort Wayne. The current time is 17:44:12.

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.