How long is the commute from Fort Wayne, IN?

Name: Commute and cars in Fort Wayne, IN, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Fort Wayne, IN take an average of 21.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

76.8% of workers drive alone to work.

1.0% take public transportation.

1.5% of workers walk to work.

9.0% work from home.

7.8% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 21.5 minutes (±0.4)
Public transportation: 1.0%
Work from home: 9.0%
Households without a car: 7.8%

How people in Fort Wayne get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Fort Wayne	Allen County	Indiana	United States
Drove alone	76.8% (±1.2 points)	77.6%	76.3%	68.8%
Carpooled	10.5% (±0.9 points)	9.9%	9.1%	8.5%
Public transportation	1.0% (±0.3 points)	0.7%	0.6%	3.2%
Walked	1.5% (±0.2 points)	1.3%	1.9%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	1.2% (±0.3 points)	1.3%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	9.0% (±0.8 points)	9.2%	10.7%	15.1%

In Fort Wayne, the average commute is not measurably different from Allen County (21.9 minutes).

It is also lower than in Indiana (24.1 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Fort Wayne, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Allen County (0.7%).

It is also higher than in Indiana (0.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Allen County, Fort Wayne ranks 20 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1236 of 1,574.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Fort Wayne

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Fort Wayne	Allen County	Indiana	United States
No vehicle	7.8% (±0.6 points)	6.8%	6.2%	8.4%
1 vehicle	38.5% (±1.1 points)	34.3%	32.0%	33.1%
2 vehicles	36.0% (±1.2 points)	37.7%	38.2%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	17.7% (±0.9 points)	21.2%	23.6%	21.9%

In Fort Wayne, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Allen County (6.8%).

It is also higher than in Indiana (6.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Fort Wayne

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Fort Wayne	Allen County	Indiana	United States
Workers working from home	9.0% (±0.8 points)	9.2% (±0.7 points)	10.7% (±0.2 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	94.7% (±0.6 points)	95.1% (±0.4 points)	94.6% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	90.6% (±0.8 points)	91.1% (±0.6 points)	89.9% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Fort Wayne, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Allen County (91.1%).

It is not measurably different from Indiana (89.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Fort Wayne

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Fort Wayne
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Fort Wayne	—	21.5 minutes (±0.4)	—
Wayne Township (Allen County)	2.8 mi	20.5 minutes (±0.8)	Lower
Washington Township (Allen County)	3.8 mi	20.9 minutes (±1.0)	Not measurably different
St. Joseph Township	5.6 mi	22.4 minutes (±1.1)	Not measurably different
Adams Township (Allen County)	5.7 mi	24.5 minutes (±2.1)	Higher
New Haven	6.7 mi	22.5 minutes (±1.5)	Not measurably different
Aboite Township	7.8 mi	22.8 minutes (±1.3)	Not measurably different
Lake Township (Allen County)	7.8 mi	19.9 minutes (±3.5)	Not measurably different
Huntertown	9.0 mi	21.2 minutes (±1.6)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Wayne Township (Allen County), IN (20.5 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Adams Township (Allen County), IN (24.5 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Allen County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
12 (tie)	Pleasant Township (Allen County)	22.8 minutes (±3.0)
15 (tie)	Woodburn	22.7 minutes (±3.2)
15 (tie)	Cedar Creek Township (Allen County)	22.7 minutes (±1.6)
17	New Haven	22.5 minutes (±1.5)
18	St. Joseph Township	22.4 minutes (±1.1)
19	Jefferson Township (Allen County)	21.7 minutes (±2.2)
20	Fort Wayne	21.5 minutes (±0.4)
21 (tie)	Grabill	21.2 minutes (±3.5)
21 (tie)	Huntertown	21.2 minutes (±1.6)
23	Washington Township (Allen County)	20.9 minutes (±1.0)
24	Eel River Township (Allen County)	20.8 minutes (±1.9)
25	Perry Township (Allen County)	20.6 minutes (±1.0)
26	Wayne Township (Allen County)	20.5 minutes (±0.8)

Showing 13 of 28 places in Allen County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Fort Wayne

How long is the average commute in Fort Wayne?

Workers who live in Fort Wayne, IN take an average of 21.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Fort Wayne without a car?

7.8% of households in Fort Wayne have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Fort Wayne?

9.0% (±0.8 points) of workers who live in Fort Wayne worked from home, and 90.6% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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