Origin
Fort Wayne, IN
Morning in Fort Wayne on Tuesday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Allen, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Allen, IN
Nic Wood
Trip Overview
This quick 8-mile trip from Fort Wayne to Allen, Indiana, will only take about 16 minutes to complete, making it a perfect short excursion. With no highway driving involved, this route is a straightforward local cruise through the Midwest. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $1, and since it's so short, it's ideal for a single day trip. You won't need to worry about overnight stays or splitting the journey, offering plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lima Road | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| East Washington Center Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Carroll Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Bethel Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Dartmouth Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lima Road
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Allen, IN.
1
Start on Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
2
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Washington Center Road
3
Turn right onto SR 3
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lima Road
4
Turn left onto Carroll Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Carroll Road
5
Turn right onto Bethel Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bethel Road
6
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
7
At end of road, turn left
0.1 mi
·
55 sec
8
Turn slight right
287 ft
·
20 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Washington Center Road
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 3 / Lima Road
Turn right onto SR 3 / Lima Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Bethel Road
Turn right onto Bethel Road
Navigation decision point
4
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
At end of road, turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Allen, IN
Morning in Allen on Tuesday
Local time
6:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
12 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
16m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this short hop. You'll navigate a series of local roads, primarily using Lima Road, East Washington Center Road, and Carroll Road. Since highway driving accounts for 0% of the route, you'll be at local speeds the entire time. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles on Lima Road, so keep your attention focused as you'll be making several turns to reach your destination.
Only 0% 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: 4.1 mi on Lima Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Washington Center Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Washington Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (SR 3 / Lima Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Bethel Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting 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 16m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Lima Road. 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: at 0.2 miles (East Washington Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (SR 3 / Lima Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (Bethel Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Allen, 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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