How far is Scott, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Scott, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 69 miles (111.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Noble 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 Scott and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott and Fort Wayne.
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Start on the route
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
41 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North 675 West
2764 ft · 1 min · North 675 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 120
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Road 120
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Continue on Defiance Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Defiance Street
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Turn right
19.7 mi · 29 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 700 North
3 mi · 4 min · County Road 700 North
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Continue on West North Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West North Street
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Turn right onto South Lima Road
24.3 mi · 34 min · South Lima Road
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Turn left onto West Washington Center Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West 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 Scott and Fort Wayne.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Lima Road
Turn right onto South Lima Road
24.3 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Scott 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 Scott to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 69 miles (111.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Rome City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Scott and 40 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 3:58 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.89 one way or $17.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Scott and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Rome City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rome City.
Waterloo
Elkhart station
Bryan
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scott and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 47.2 mi (75.96 km).
#1 Scott
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
| Population | 823 |
| Coordinates | 41.7336600, -85.5569300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $3.64 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $10.37 | $20.74 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Diesel | $6.65 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
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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