Origin
Daleville, IN
Evening in Daleville on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Daleville, 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
1h 29m
Distance
79.9 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Daleville, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Daleville to Fort Wayne is 79.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via I 69, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within Indiana, connecting two Midwest locations. Expect a highway-focused drive that's efficient and easy to navigate. It's a short enough journey that you won't feel rushed, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. The drive is primarily on interstate, so you'll cover ground quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 78 mi | 1h 24m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Center Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Coldwater Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dartmouth Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 78 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Daleville, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.
1
Start on this road
86 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
116 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right
149 ft
·
11 sec
4
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Walnut Street
5
Turn sharp left onto SR 32
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Fort Wayne
7
Merge onto I 69
78 mi
·
1 hr 24 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 312A
Toward Coldwater Road South
9
Turn right onto Coldwater Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Coldwater Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Washington Center Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
12
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40 miles from Daleville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 79.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Walnut Street
Turn left onto South Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 32 / West Main Street
Turn sharp left onto SR 32 / West Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
79.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Coldwater Road
Turn right onto Coldwater Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.49 one way
$24.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.72 | $27.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.38 | $30.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.11 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Evening in Fort Wayne on Sunday
Local time
5:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Warren, IN
40 mi in
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m 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 route is overwhelmingly a highway-focused drive, with 98% of it on major roads like I 69. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 78 miles on I 69, which means consistent speed and minimal slowdowns. The road character is consistent for the majority of the journey, offering a predictable driving experience. While primarily interstate, the approach into Fort Wayne will transition onto local roads like East Washington Center Road, marking the end of the highway segment.
98% 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: 78 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and West Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 1h 29m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
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 1h 29m. Total distance: 79.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78 miles on I 69. 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: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
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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