Distance from Detroit to Fort Wayne by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Detroit (MI) to Fort Wayne (IN) is 136 miles or 219 kilometers or 118 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Detroit to Fort Wayne is 155 miles (250 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 19 miles or 31 km.

Flight distance from Detroit, MI to Fort Wayne, IN in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Detroit and Fort Wayne is 136 miles or 219 km.
The nearest airport to Detroit, is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and the nearest airport to Fort Wayne, is Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

What is the average flight time from Detroit to Fort Wayne?

Flight time from Detroit, MI to Fort Wayne, IN is 0 hours 18 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Detroit to Fort Wayne Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Detroit, MI and Fort Wayne, IN
This map shows the distance from Detroit, MI, Usa to Fort Wayne, IN, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Detroit, Michigan to Fort Wayne, Indiana is displayed below.

Driving distance from Detroit, MI to Fort Wayne, IN

The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Fort Wayne, Indiana is 155 miles or 250 km.
The total driving distance from Detroit, MI to Fort Wayne, IN is 155 miles or 250 kilometers. Your trip begins in Detroit, Michigan. It ends in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The driving distance from Detroit, Michigan to Fort Wayne, Indiana is approximately 155 miles (250 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 3 to 4 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Detroit, MI to Fort Wayne, IN

How long is the drive from Detroit, MI to Fort Wayne, IN?
The total driving time is 3 hours, 14 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Detroit to Fort Wayne take?
Detroit and Fort Wayne are 3 hours 14 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Detroit and Fort Wayne

Time difference between Detroit (MI) and Fort Wayne (IN) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in DetroitCurrent local time in Fort Wayne
2025-12-18, 22:57:39 EST2025-12-18, 22:57:39 EST
How Far is it Between Detroit Michigan, USA and Fort Wayne Indiana, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Detroit, MI and Fort Wayne, IN in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 155 mi 250 km 134.6 nmi
Straight line distance 136 mi 219 km 118 nmi
Difference 19 mi 31 km 16 nmi

Detroit Details

Detroit is located in Michigan, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 42° 19' 53.1'' Longitude: W 83° 2' 44.7''
Latitude42.33143
Longitude-83.04575
StateMichigan
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Fort Wayne Details

Fort Wayne is located in Indiana, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 41° 7' 50.2'' Longitude: W 85° 7' 43.9''
Latitude41.1306
Longitude-85.12886
StateIndiana
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Detroit, MI and Fort Wayne, IN
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 5 hours 12 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 3 hours 54 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 3 hours 28 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 3 hours 7 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 2 hours 50 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 2 hours 36 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 2 hours 24 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 2 hours 13 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 2 hours 5 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 1 hours 57 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 1 hours 50 minutes