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

The driving distance from Warren, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.09 mi
00h 38m
Flight
34.64 mi
55.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.64 mi
Kilometers
55.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.09 mi
Kilometers
61.3 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Wayne
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM EDT
Return by in Warren
Wed, Apr 22, 9:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Warren
2026-04-22T20:40
Arrive Fort Wayne
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Warren
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Zanesville
IN

Town in Allen and Wells counties, Indiana

From Warren
19 mi
00h 19m
To Fort Wayne
19.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    25 m · 9 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wayne Street

    777 ft · 14 sec · North Wayne Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Huntington Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · North Huntington Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on South Warren Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Warren Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2103 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    34.1 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Coldwater Road South

    1195 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Coldwater Road

    960 ft · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

    1842 ft · 41 sec · East Washington Center Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

    868 ft · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Warren and Fort Wayne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Warren Road
36 mi · 95%
North Huntington Avenue
0.91 mi · 2%
East Washington Center Road
0.35 mi · 1%
Coldwater Road South
0.23 mi · 1%
Coldwater Road
0.18 mi
Dartmouth Drive
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

South Warren Road

Merge slight left

34.1 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
34.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesville
00h 19m from Warren
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Warren 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 Warren to Fort Wayne?

The road trip is about 38.1 miles (61.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Warren and 19.1 miles from Fort Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Warren and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Wayne.

Stop Ideas Near Zanesville

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

61 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

87 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

103 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

119 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Warren and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 34.64 mi (55.75 km).

Warren

#1 Warren

City in Huntington County, Indiana, United States of America

Population1,207
Coordinates40.6828200, -85.4272000
Altitude251
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: West 2nd Street (-85.427206, 40.68281)
End: Dartmouth Drive (-85.129351, 41.130584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.09 L · about $5.05
Round trip
$10.11
2.68 gal · 10.18 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.05 $10.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.65 $6.24 $12.47
Diesel $5.30 $7.11 $14.21

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 Warren and Fort Wayne. The current time is 20:40:12.

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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.