How far is Orange, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?

The driving distance from Orange, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
133.43 mi
02h 23m
Flight
107.22 mi
172.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.22 mi
Kilometers
172.55 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.43 mi
Kilometers
214.74 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Sat, Nov 7, 6:27 AM EST
Return by in Orange
Sat, Nov 7, 8:51 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orange
2026-11-07T04:03
Arrive Fort Wayne
Sat, Nov 7, 6:27 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orange
9:30 PM EST
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
Gaston
IN

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

From Orange
67.7 mi
01h 11m
To Fort Wayne
65.7 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Orange and Fort Wayne.

  1. 1

    Start on County Line Road

    871 ft · 24 sec · County Line Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South 850 W

    2.5 mi · 6 min · South 850 W

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    681 ft · 25 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Street

    7.8 mi · 12 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    13.5 mi · 20 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto National Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · National Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North McCullum Street

    2384 ft · 40 sec · North McCullum Street

  9. 9

    Continue on McCullum

    6.2 mi · 9 min · McCullum

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    13.2 mi · 20 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Scatterfield Road

    1372 ft · 30 sec · Scatterfield Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward SR 67 North, I 69 North

    1632 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 67 North
85.8 mi · 64%
North Main Street
26.7 mi · 20%
State Street
7.81 mi · 6%
McCullum
6.18 mi · 5%
National Road
3.92 mi · 3%
South 850 W
2.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

SR 67 North

Merge slight left

75.5 mi · 01h 21m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 11m from Orange
Leave By
1:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Orange and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Wayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Orange to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Orange and 65.7 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $35.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orange and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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 Gaston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.3 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

81 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

83 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

119 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orange and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 107.22 mi (172.55 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Orange

Unincorporated community in Fayette County, Indiana

Population695
Coordinates39.5842100, -85.2991300
Altitude335
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: County Line Road (-85.298947, 39.584216)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.82 L · about $17.50
Round trip
$35.00
9.42 gal · 35.64 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.72 $17.50 $35.00
Mid-grade $4.32 $20.36 $40.72
Premium $4.85 $22.82 $45.65
Diesel $6.71 $31.61 $63.23

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Orange and Fort Wayne. The current time is 04:03:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.