How far is West Terre Haute, IN from Fort Wayne, IN?
The driving distance from West Terre Haute, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Terre Haute and Fort Wayne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Terre Haute and Fort Wayne.
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Start on West National Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West National Avenue
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Turn left onto Darwin Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Darwin Road
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Take the ramp sharp left
1828 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
78.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
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Keep slight left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Keystone Avenue
893 ft · 38 sec
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Turn slight right onto North Rural Street
52 m · 4 sec · North Rural Street
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Continue on North Keystone Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · North Keystone Avenue
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Turn right onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
972 ft · 20 sec · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
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Continue on Binford Boulevard
6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 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 West Terre Haute and Fort Wayne.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Binford Boulevard
Keep slight left
108 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Sunny leaving West Terre Haute 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 West Terre Haute to Fort Wayne?
The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Fortville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from West Terre Haute and 105.7 miles from Fort Wayne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.64 one way or $55.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Terre Haute and Mostly Sunny near Fort Wayne.
Stop Ideas Near Fortville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Noblesville Housing Authority
Carmel City Hall
Thomas A. Weaver Municipal Complex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fortville.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Terre Haute and Fort Wayne. Straight-line distance: 167.93 mi (270.26 km).
#1 West Terre Haute
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 2,198 |
| Coordinates | 39.4650400, -87.4500200 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| 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: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.64 | $55.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $31.17 | $62.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.88 | $77.76 |
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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