How far is North Terre Haute, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

The driving distance from North Terre Haute, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
208.66 mi
03h 24m
Flight
161.48 mi
259.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.48 mi
Kilometers
259.87 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.66 mi
Kilometers
335.81 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in North Terre Haute
Sun, Apr 19, 10:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Terre Haute
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive Fort Wayne
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Terre Haute
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
Fortville
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From North Terre Haute
101.7 mi
01h 42m
To Fort Wayne
107 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fruitridge Avenue

    2582 ft · 1 min · Fruitridge Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Fruitridge Avenue

    22 m · 4 sec · North Fruitridge Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto North Fruitridge Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Fruitridge Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on N Fruitridge Aven

    129 m · 8 sec · N Fruitridge Aven

  5. 5

    Continue on Blakely Avenue

    3072 ft · 1 min · Blakely Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Wabash Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wabash Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North 55th Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North 55th Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 70 East: Indianapolis

    66 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 70 East: Indianapolis

    1905 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue

    893 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto North Rural Street

    52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Keystone Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Terre Haute 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Binford Boulevard
117 mi · 56%
Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
73.1 mi · 35%
North 55th Street
3.39 mi · 2%
North Keystone Avenue
2.88 mi · 1%
North Fruitridge Avenue
2.56 mi · 1%
Wabash Avenue
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Binford Boulevard

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.2 mi
161.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fortville
01h 42m from North Terre Haute
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving North Terre Haute 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 Terre Haute to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 208.7 miles (335.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Fortville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from North Terre Haute and 107 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.75 one way or $55.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around North Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Fortville

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 Fortville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 6.4 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 12.1 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 Fortville.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

33 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

90 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

91 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Terre Haute and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 161.48 mi (259.87 km).

North Terre Haute

#1 North Terre Haute

Census-designated place in Vigo County, Indiana

Population4,305
Coordinates39.5278100, -87.3603000
Altitude152
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: Fruitridge Avenue (-87.360361, 39.52781)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.36 gal
27.87 L · about $27.75
Round trip
$55.51
14.72 gal · 55.74 L
Estimated CO2
65.4 kg one way
Round trip: 130.8 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.75 $55.51
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.30 $62.60
Premium $4.65 $34.25 $68.51
Diesel $5.30 $39.04 $78.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Terre Haute and Fort Wayne. The current time is 03:20:45.

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.