How far is Washington, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from Washington, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 241 miles (387.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington and Fort Wayne.
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Start on Northeast 3rd Street
39 m · 8 sec · Northeast 3rd Street
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Turn right onto East Hefron Street
602 ft · 28 sec · East Hefron Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street
2219 ft · 38 sec · Northeast 5th Street
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Continue on Southeast 4th Street
152 m · 14 sec · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto East National Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · East National Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
14 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1101 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2424 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
109.1 mi · 2 hr
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne
4.2 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
108.1 mi · 1 hr 57 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 Washington 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.
East National Highway
Merge slight left
109 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Washington 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 Washington to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 241 miles (387.9 km) and usually takes 04h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Washington and 121.9 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.09 one way or $64.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Washington and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Warren Park
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 Warren Park.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 202.21 mi (325.43 km).
#1 Washington
City in Daviess County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 12,635 |
| Coordinates | 38.6592200, -87.1727900 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $32.09 | $64.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.19 | $72.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $39.61 | $79.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $45.14 | $90.27 |
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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