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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Jay County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Highway East
48 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Highway East
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Turn left onto College Avenue
1172 ft · 54 sec · College Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1030 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Coliseum Boulevard
4.2 mi · 8 min · South Coliseum Boulevard
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Turn right onto Parnell Avenue
902 ft · 19 sec · Parnell Avenue
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Turn slight right onto North Clinton Street
1595 ft · 46 sec · North Clinton Street
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Turn left onto Wakefield Avenue
72 m · 12 sec · Wakefield Avenue
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Turn right onto Riviera Drive
1875 ft · 1 min · Riviera Drive
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Turn left onto Catalina Avenue
639 ft · 30 sec · Catalina Avenue
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Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
132 m · 19 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 Haven and Fort Wayne.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Westchester.
Waterloo
Bryan
Elkhart station
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).
#1 New Haven
City in Indiana
| Population | 15,966 |
| Coordinates | 41.0706000, -85.0144100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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