How far is New Palestine, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from New Palestine, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 120 miles (193.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Palestine and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Palestine and Fort Wayne.
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Start on East Mill Street
13 m · 7 sec · East Mill Street
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Turn left onto North Depot Street
127 m · 20 sec · North Depot Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1662 ft · 31 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South 500 West
712 ft · 14 sec · South 500 West
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Continue on Gem Road
2563 ft · 51 sec · Gem Road
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Continue on 500 West
1.2 km · 1 min · 500 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 500 West
31 m · 2 sec · 500 West
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Exit the roundabout onto 500 West
2.5 mi · 5 min · 500 West
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto North 600 W
2.7 mi · 5 min · North 600 W
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Continue on North County Road 600 West
146 m · 14 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Continue on North 600 West
2553 ft · 1 min · North 600 West
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Continue on North County Road 600 West
117 m · 10 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 600 West
50 m · 3 sec · North 600 West
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Exit the roundabout onto North 600 West
1383 ft · 34 sec · North 600 West
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Continue on North County Road 600 West
3078 ft · 58 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Continue on North 600 W
1406 ft · 30 sec · North 600 W
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Continue on North 600 W
1.2 km · 1 min · North 600 W
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Continue on North 600 W
791 ft · 14 sec · North 600 W
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 600 W
45 m · 2 sec · North 600 W
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Exit the roundabout onto North 600 W
1.5 km · 1 min · North 600 W
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Turn left
33 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto North 600 W
1.8 mi · 3 min · North 600 W
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Turn right onto West Broadway
1.2 km · 1 min · West Broadway
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Continue on West Pendleton Pike
2.9 mi · 4 min · West Pendleton Pike
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto South Madison Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Madison Street
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Take the ramp right
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
97.3 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Palestine 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 Madison Street
Merge slight left
97.3 mi · 01h 45m
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.
Rain Showers leaving New Palestine and Rain Showers Likely near Fort Wayne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Palestine to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 120 miles (193.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Fowlerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from New Palestine and 59.6 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.2 miles (169.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Palestine and Rain Showers Likely near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Fowlerton
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 Fowlerton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Palestine and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 105.22 mi (169.33 km).
#1 New Palestine
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,656 |
| Coordinates | 39.7219900, -85.8891500 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
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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