How far is Princes Lakes, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Princes Lakes, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Princes Lakes and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Princes Lakes and Fort Wayne.
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Start on Hoover Drive
1854 ft · 1 min · Hoover Drive
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Turn left onto East Lakeview Drive
980 ft · 44 sec · East Lakeview Drive
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Continue on East Lakeview Drive
2348 ft · 2 min · East Lakeview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Nineveh Road
4.7 mi · 11 min · South Nineveh Road
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Continue on South 100 East
1.6 mi · 4 min · South 100 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 300 South
106 m · 15 sec · East 300 South
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Turn left onto South 100 East
1 mi · 2 min · South 100 East
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Continue on Nineveh Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Nineveh Road
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Turn left onto South 200 East
1.3 km · 2 min · South 200 East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 200 East
1 mi · 4 min · South 200 East
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street
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Turn right onto East King Street
3064 ft · 52 sec · East King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East King Street
41 m · 2 sec · East King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East King Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East King Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
1616 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
12.8 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Turn slight right
54 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto East Southport Road
975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road
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Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
2399 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
108.1 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South
1195 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Coldwater Road
960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road
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Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road
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Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Princes Lakes and Fort Wayne.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Princes Lakes 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 Princes Lakes to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 165.4 miles (266.2 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Daleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Princes Lakes and 86.2 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133 miles (214 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.02 one way or $44.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Princes Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Daleville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
City of Muncie
Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Daleville.
Connersville station
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Princes Lakes and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 132.99 mi (214.02 km).
#1 Princes Lakes
City in Johnson County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,330 |
| Coordinates | 39.3536600, -86.0980500 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Wayne
The second most populous city in Indiana and the center of the Fort Wayne metropolitan area.
| Population | 272,398 |
| Coordinates | 41.1306000, -85.1288600 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.02 | $44.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.84 | $49.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.18 | $54.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.98 | $61.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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