Trip from Brookville, IN to Fort Wayne, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

127.3 mi

205 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 34m ★

6 AM

2h 45m

8 AM

3h 6m

10 AM

2h 52m

12 PM

2h 50m

3 PM

2h 53m

5 PM

3h 5m

8 PM

2h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 127.3-mile drive from Brookville, IN, to Fort Wayne, IN, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes. Primarily following US 27 and Indiana Highway 101, with a substantial 88% on highways, this route offers a focused driving experience. With an estimated fuel cost of around $20, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The journey is designed for efficiency, making it a practical choice if you're looking to cover ground without extensive detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

63.6 miles from Brookville, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 27	104.4 mi	2h 4m
Main Street	8.9 mi	15m
Indiana Highway 101	7.5 mi	13m
Coldwater Road	1.6 mi	2m
South Main Street	1.4 mi	2m
Spy Run Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
Lafayette Street	0.9 mi	1m
North Clinton Street	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 27 — 104.4 mi, about 2h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookville, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.

Start on US 52; SR 1

8.9 mi · 15 min · Main Street

Continue on SR 101

7.5 mi · 13 min · Indiana Highway 101

Continue on SR 101

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 27

104 mi · 2 hr 4 min · US 27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 27

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Street

Continue on US 27

1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 27

0.4 mi · 27 sec · North Clinton Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on North Clinton Street

0.5 mi · 41 sec · North Clinton Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Coldwater Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Coldwater Road

Toward Coldwater Road Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto East Washington Center Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · East Washington Center Road

Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Arrive at destination

Dartmouth Drive

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour 44-minute duration, this route offers flexibility for departure times. You can depart Brookville in the morning and arrive in Fort Wayne with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one planned stop indicated, consider leaving a bit earlier if you prefer a more leisurely pace or want to break up the longest stretch on US 27. Ensure your fuel tank is at least half full before leaving Brookville, as the estimated fuel cost is $20, and roadside amenities can be sparse on longer highway segments.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 63.6 miles from Brookville, IN, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 28 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 63.6 miles or 1h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 14m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Wayne, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brookville, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brookville, IN

This is one driving day of about 127.3 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Brookville, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 104.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in White River Township, Randolph County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Winchester, IN

64 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Winchester, IN to Fort Wayne, IN

71.7 mi · 1h 27m

Pacing Suggestions

Richmond, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Winchester, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.6 miles from Brookville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Pioneer Restaurant & Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Brookville, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: Closed

+17656477935

Visit website

J's Dairy Inn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Liberty, Indiana

1.3 mi

Liberty Bell Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Liberty, Indiana

1.5 mi

Best coffee break

Coffee On Main

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brookville, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Black Forest Cat Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

0.7 mi

Firefly Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

1.7 mi

Pioneer Restaurant & Lounge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Brookville, Indiana

Hours: Closed

+17656477935

Visit website

J's Dairy Inn

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Liberty, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17654585812

Visit website

Liberty Bell Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Liberty, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17654586115

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12604891855

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–12:30 pm

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 122.4 and 127.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

122.4 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in | US 27 / Lafayette Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 27 / Lafayette Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

125.2 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | Coldwater Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Coldwater Road toward Coldwater Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Coldwater Road

126.8 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in | East Washington Center Road

Turn right onto East Washington Center Road

Navigation decision point

127.1 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | Dartmouth Drive

Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.90 one way

$39.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$21.85	$43.70
premium	$4.89	$24.50	$49.00
diesel	$5.61	$28.11	$56.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38.2	$13.37	$6.11
Efficient EV	31.8	$11.14	$5.09
EV Truck/SUV	50.9	$17.82	$8.15

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Brookville, IN

Late night in Brookville on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Wayne, IN

Late night in Fort Wayne on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

66°F

Winchester, IN

64 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

16 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

2h 44m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 88% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 104.4 miles on US 27, offering uninterrupted progress. The primary roads are US 27, Main Street, and Indiana Highway 101, suggesting a mix of well-maintained state and federal highways. This profile indicates a drive that prioritizes consistent speed and direct travel over varied scenery.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 104.4 mi on US 27.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 122.4 miles in near US 27 / Lafayette Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 44m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 122.4 miles (US 27 / Lafayette Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 125.2 miles (Coldwater Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 126.8 miles (East Washington Center Road): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Brookville, IN

Full guide →

Arriving in Fort Wayne, IN

Full guide →

“City Of Churches” · Founded 1794

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.

Top landmarks

• Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception — Catholic cathedral in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
• Smith Field — in Indiana, USA
• Allen County Courthouse — courthouse in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

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 2h 44m. Total distance: 127.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.4 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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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Trip from Brookville, IN to Fort Wayne, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Pioneer Restaurant & Lounge

Coffee On Main

Pioneer Restaurant & Lounge

J's Dairy Inn

Liberty Bell Restaurant

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Food Court

China Palace Restaurant

Domino's Pizza

Coffee On Main

Black Forest Cat Café

Firefly Coffee House

Old Crown Coffee Roasters

Fortezza Coffee

Tall Rabbit Cafe + Community

The Light House coffee bar

The Green Bean Coffee Bar

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brookville, IN

Fort Wayne, IN

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 44m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Brookville, IN

Arriving in Fort Wayne, IN

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

How this page is built

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