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

The driving distance from Ray, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.55 mi
01h 53m
Flight
86.71 mi
139.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.71 mi
Kilometers
139.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.55 mi
Kilometers
171.48 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Ray
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ray
2026-04-23T00:40
Arrive Fort Wayne
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ray
9:30 PM EDT
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
Shadeland
IN

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

From Ray
54.6 mi
00h 56m
To Fort Wayne
51.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 21 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 75

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 75

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 100 West

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road 100 West

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Road 26

    10.4 mi · 14 min · State Road 26

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road West 400 South

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Road West 400 South

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West County Road 400 South

    21.1 mi · 31 min · West County Road 400 South

  8. 8

    Continue on West County Road 900 South

    6.7 mi · 10 min · West County Road 900 South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    7 mi · 8 min · Strawtown Pike

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Washington Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East 29th Street

    110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Adams Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sears Drive

    2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on East 4th Street

    5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1524 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    47.6 mi · 52 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ray 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 4th Street
53 mi · 50%
West County Road 400 South
21.1 mi · 20%
State Road 26
10.4 mi · 10%
Strawtown Pike
7.02 mi · 7%
West County Road 900 South
6.68 mi · 6%
South Washington Street
1.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East 4th Street

Merge slight left

47.6 mi · 00h 52m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shadeland
00h 56m from Ray
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ray 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 Ray to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Ray and 51.9 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.18 one way or $28.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shadeland

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

104 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

105 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

111 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ray and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 86.71 mi (139.55 km).

Ray

#1 Ray

Unincorporated community in Indiana and Michigan, USA

Population1,650
Coordinates40.4542000, -86.5252800
Altitude227
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: State Route 75 (-86.524985, 40.4542)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.23 L · about $14.18
Round trip
$28.36
7.52 gal · 28.46 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.18 $28.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.99 $31.98
Premium $4.65 $17.50 $35.00
Diesel $5.30 $19.94 $39.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ray and Fort Wayne. The current time is 00:40:32.

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.