Drive or Fly: Southport, IN to Fort Wayne, IN?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for IND–FWA. At 134 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 32m

Distance

134.6 mi

Total Cost

$65

CO2

54 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$30

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 45m

14m in the air

Air Distance

114 mi

Total Cost

$125

CO2

29 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Southport, IN → IND 14m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 14m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FWA → Fort Wayne, IN 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $125) $125

Airports

Southport, IN IND — Indianapolis International Airport 10 mi, ~14m drive

Fort Wayne, IN FWA — Fort Wayne International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between IND and FWA. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 50m

2h 5m on road

Total Cost

$12

CO2

6 kg

Route

Greyhound US0112

Door-to-Door Timeline

Southport, IN → Indianapolis Bus Station (IND6) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 125m

Arrival 10m

Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station (FWI6) → Fort Wayne, IN 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $12) $12

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From IND6 — Indianapolis Bus Station 7 mi, ~10m drive

To FWI6 — Ft Wayne Citilink Central Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~5/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 5 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 32m	2h 45m	2h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$65	$125	$12
Carbon footprint	54 kg CO₂	29 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

134.6 mi 2h 31m

via I 69, I 69; I 465, I 69; I 74; I 465

Shortest (+4 min)

130.1 mi 2h 36m

via I 69, SR 37, I 69; I 465

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Southport, IN to Fort Wayne, IN with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.