How far is Thorntown, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Thorntown, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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 23m.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thorntown and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thorntown and Fort Wayne.
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Start on West Main Street
1891 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on IN-47
2 mi · 4 min · IN-47
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Lebanon, Crawfordsville
911 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East Noble Street
9.1 mi · 14 min · East Noble Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 421
44 m · 3 sec · West Base Line Road
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Exit the rotary onto West Base Line Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Base Line Road
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Continue on West 176th Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · West 176th Street
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Continue on IN-32
1.6 km · 2 min · IN-32
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Continue on West Main Street
2569 ft · 46 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
36 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Westfield Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
41 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
94 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Westfield Road
3174 ft · 54 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westfield Road
32 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
809 ft · 14 sec · Westfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Westfield Road
34 m · 2 sec · Westfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Westfield Road
783 ft · 13 sec · Westfield Road
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Continue on West Conner Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Conner Street
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Turn left onto IN-37
6.3 mi · 8 min · IN-37
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
28 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
32.9 mi · 38 min
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Turn straight onto South Washington Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto East 29th Street
110 m · 7 sec · East 29th Street
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Continue on South Adams Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Adams Street
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Turn right onto Sears Drive
2455 ft · 34 sec · Sears Drive
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Continue on East 4th Street
5.4 mi · 6 min · East 4th Street
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Turn left
1524 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 52 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 Thorntown and Fort Wayne.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
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 Sunny leaving Thorntown 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 Thorntown to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 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?
Fairmount is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.6 miles from Thorntown and 64.8 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.50 one way or $34.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Thorntown and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Fairmount
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 Fairmount.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Lafayette station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thorntown and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 103.87 mi (167.16 km).
#1 Thorntown
City in Boone County, Indiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,563 |
| Coordinates | 40.1294800, -86.6066700 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| 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: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.50 | $34.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.73 | $39.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.59 | $43.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.61 | $49.22 |
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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