How far is Walnut, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Walnut, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.
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 Kosciusko 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 Walnut and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut and Fort Wayne.
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Start on 20 C Road
1736 ft · 1 min · 20 C Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Hawthorn
1342 ft · 1 min · South Hawthorn
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Turn left onto State Road 110
4.5 mi · 8 min · State Road 110
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 25
14.9 mi · 22 min · State Road 25
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Turn right onto West Winona Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Winona Avenue
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Turn left onto South Detroit Street
1067 ft · 24 sec · South Detroit Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Center Street
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Turn right onto Lake City Highway
34.9 mi · 46 min · Lake City Highway
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Take the exit straight toward I 69 North
3 mi · 4 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 Walnut 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.
Lake City Highway
Turn right onto Lake City Highway
34.9 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Walnut and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Pierceton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Walnut and 30 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.15 one way or $16.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Walnut and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Pierceton
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 Pierceton.
Elkhart station
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Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 56.43 mi (90.82 km).
#1 Walnut
Unincorporated community in Marshall County, Indiana
| Population | 1,383 |
| Coordinates | 41.1761500, -86.2119500 |
| 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: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.19 | $18.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.05 | $20.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.46 | $22.91 |
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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