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

The driving distance from New Pekin, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.46 mi
03h 43m
Flight
187.42 mi
301.63 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.42 mi
Kilometers
301.63 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.46 mi
Kilometers
372.5 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Return by in New Pekin
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Pekin
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Pekin
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lawrence
IN

A city in Marion County, Indiana.

From New Pekin
114.9 mi
01h 51m
To Fort Wayne
116.6 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road 60

    6.6 mi · 11 min · State Road 60

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Salem Bypass

    6 m · 1 sec · Salem Bypass

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary onto Salem Bypass

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Salem Bypass

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Road 56

    15.5 mi · 23 min · State Road 56

  5. 5

    Continue on West Mount Drive

    906 ft · 15 sec · West Mount Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on West McClain Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West McClain Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1073 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    73.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
112 mi · 49%
West McClain Avenue
74.2 mi · 32%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 7%
State Road 56
15.5 mi · 7%
State Road 60
6.56 mi · 3%
Salem Bypass
2.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
187.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lawrence
01h 51m from New Pekin
Leave By
9:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Pekin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance 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 Pekin to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lawrence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.9 miles from New Pekin and 116.6 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 187.4 miles (301.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.81 one way or $61.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Pekin and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Lawrence

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lawrence and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 12.8 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Carmel City Hall
Meeting point 8 mi away

Carmel City Hall

Carmel , IN
Carmel City Hall (second floor One, 1 Civic Square, Carmel, IN 46032
Rating 3.1/5 18 reviews Government office,City courthouse
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex

Fishers , IN
1 Municipal Dr, Fishers, IN 46038
Rating 4.5/5 184 reviews Business center,Association or organization

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawrence.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

14 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

79 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Pekin and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 187.42 mi (301.63 km).

New Pekin

#1 New Pekin

City in Washington County, Indiana, United States

Population1,392
Coordinates38.5050600, -86.0169200
Altitude217
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: State Road 60 (-86.016917, 38.505061)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.92 L · about $30.81
Round trip
$61.62
16.34 gal · 61.84 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.81 $61.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.75 $69.49
Premium $4.65 $38.02 $76.05
Diesel $5.30 $43.33 $86.67

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Pekin and Fort Wayne. The current time is 21:25:10.

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.