How far is Oak Grove, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 337 miles (542.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275 miles (442.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
336.98 mi
05h 33m
Flight
274.93 mi
442.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.93 mi
Kilometers
442.46 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
336.98 mi
Kilometers
542.32 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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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 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Sun, Apr 19, 12:03 PM EDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Sun, Apr 19, 4:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-19T05:30
Arrive Fort Wayne
Sun, Apr 19, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:33 PM to 2:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
9:00 PM CDT
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
Paragon
IN

Human settlement in Morgan County, Indiana, United States of America

From Oak Grove
162.9 mi
02h 46m
To Fort Wayne
174.2 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
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 Oak Grove and Fort Wayne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Fort Wayne.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Grove Road

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Oak Grove Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bonebank Road

    3.6 mi · 14 min · Bonebank Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Spencer Ditch Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Spencer Ditch Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Burkhardt Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Burkhardt Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Morgan Avenue

    2989 ft · 1 min · Morgan Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2142 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    162.4 mi · 2 hr 58 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

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

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oak Grove and Fort Wayne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Morgan Avenue
175 mi · 52%
I 69 North
112 mi · 33%
Bonebank Road
3.59 mi · 1%
Oak Grove Road
1.39 mi
North Burkhardt Road
1.28 mi
Spencer Ditch Road
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Morgan Avenue

Merge slight left

162 mi · 02h 58m

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
05h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62 mi
275 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paragon
02h 46m from Oak Grove
Leave By
5:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 337 miles (542.3 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?

Paragon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.9 miles from Oak Grove and 174.2 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 275 miles (442.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.84 one way or $89.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oak Grove and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Paragon

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

53 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

81 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Lafayette station

118 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 274.93 mi (442.46 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

Township in Benton County, Indiana

Population1,565
Coordinates37.8361600, -88.0217000
Altitude110
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: Oak Grove Road (-88.021742, 37.836156)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 542 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.89 gal
45.01 L · about $44.84
Round trip
$89.67
23.78 gal · 90.02 L
Estimated CO2
105.7 kg one way
Round trip: 211.3 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.84 $89.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.57 $101.14
Premium $4.65 $55.34 $110.67
Diesel $5.30 $63.06 $126.13

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Oak Grove, IN and Fort Wayne, IN. The current time in Oak Grove is 05:30:13, although it is 06:30:13 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.