Origin
Albion, IN
Night in Albion on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albion, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
28.9 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albion, IN
Christopher Kirk
Trip Overview
Albion, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is 28.9 miles and takes about 39 minutes via Main Street/North Baseline Road/West Washington Center Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Indiana, connecting two Midwest locations. It's a straightforward local route, perfect for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll mainly navigate local roads with some highway segments, making it an easy and accessible journey for most vehicles.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| North Baseline Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| West Washington Center Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Lincolnway South | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| US 33 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Orange Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dartmouth Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West 300 North | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 13.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albion, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.
1
Start on West 300 North
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
West 300 North
2
Turn right onto SR 9
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Orange Street
3
Continue on SR 9
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
North Baseline Road
4
Turn left onto US 33
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincolnway South
5
Continue on US 33
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on US 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 33
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto West Washington Center Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Washington Center Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
9
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 9 / South Orange Street
Turn right onto SR 9 / South Orange Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 33 / Lincolnway South
Turn left onto US 33 / Lincolnway South
Navigation decision point
4
25.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
West Washington Center Road
Turn left onto West Washington Center Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
28.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Dartmouth Drive
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Wayne, IN
Night in Fort Wayne on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with about 33% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.9 miles on Main Street. Expect a driving experience that involves frequent turns and changes in road type, transitioning between local streets and some higher-speed highway sections. The character of the drive shifts as you progress, offering a varied feel rather than a monotonous journey.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 9 / South Orange Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Albion, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is easy. At 39m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 9 / South Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 33 / Lincolnway South): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (West Washington Center Road): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Fort Wayne, IN
Full guide →Fort Wayne is a city in the northeastern part of Indiana, a state of the United States of America. It is 30 minutes from the western Ohio border and 70 minutes from the southern border of Michigan. With a population of around 260,000 in the city and 615,000 in the metropolitan area, it's Indiana's second largest city. Fort Wayne is a metropolitan city with a small community feel. It provides the rush of urban activity while never losing an intimate personal connection with those who live or visit here. Fort Wayne is the second largest city in the state of Indiana, located in Allen County, the largest county in the state by geography. It is the regional commerce and industry center for Northeast Indiana and also impacts the economies of Southwestern Michigan and Western Ohio. Fort Wayne has been and is a breeding ground for entrepreneurs and high tech industries.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 9 / South Orange Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (US 33 / Lincolnway South): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (West Washington Center Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Wayne, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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