How far is North Judson, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

The driving distance from North Judson, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.13 mi
01h 57m
Flight
85.85 mi
138.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.85 mi
Kilometers
138.17 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.13 mi
Kilometers
167.58 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Wed, Jun 10, 1:26 PM EDT
Return by in North Judson
Wed, Jun 10, 2:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Judson
2026-06-10T10:28
Arrive Fort Wayne
Wed, Jun 10, 12:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Judson
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Etna Green
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From North Judson
52 mi
00h 58m
To Fort Wayne
52.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
92°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Judson and Fort Wayne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Judson and Fort Wayne.

  1. 1

    Start on Schricker Avenue

    4 m · 2 sec · Schricker Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Talmer Avenue

    2670 ft · 1 min · East Talmer Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on W 600 S

    120 m · 10 sec · W 600 S

  4. 4

    Continue on West 600 South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West 600 South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto S 200 W

    7 mi · 10 min · S 200 W

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West 100 North

    6.1 mi · 8 min · West 100 North

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North 400 East

    5.1 mi · 7 min · North 400 East

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1736 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    79.6 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward I 69 North

    3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Judson and Fort Wayne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 400 East
85.1 mi · 82%
S 200 W
7.03 mi · 7%
West 100 North
6.07 mi · 6%
I 69 North
3 mi · 3%
West 600 South
1.48 mi · 1%
East Talmer Avenue
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

North 400 East

Merge slight left

79.6 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
85.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Etna Green
00h 58m from North Judson
Leave By
2:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving North Judson and 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 North Judson to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Etna Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from North Judson and 52.1 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.84 one way or $27.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between North Judson and Fort Wayne, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around North Judson and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Etna Green

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

45 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

49 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

64 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

78 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Judson and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 85.85 mi (138.17 km).

North Judson

#1 North Judson

City in Starke County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,705
Coordinates41.2150400, -86.7758500
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: East Talmer Avenue (-86.775865, 41.215075)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.67 gal
13.91 L · about $13.84
Round trip
$27.68
7.34 gal · 27.82 L
Estimated CO2
32.6 kg one way
Round trip: 65.2 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.84 $27.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.61 $31.22
Premium $4.65 $17.08 $34.16
Diesel $5.30 $19.47 $38.93

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 · Jun 10, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between North Judson, IN and Fort Wayne, IN. The current time in North Judson is 10:28:41, although it is 11:28:41 in Fort Wayne.

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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.