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Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Avon, 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 45m

Distance

143.5 mi

231 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 35m ★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m

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

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Avon, IN

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Trip Overview

This 143.5-mile drive from Fort Wayne, Indiana to Avon, Indiana is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 45 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated at $22. The route primarily utilizes I-69 and I-465, making it an efficient journey across the Midwest. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained interstates, making for a predictable and smooth ride.

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

71.7 miles from Fort Wayne, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 110.3 mi 1h 59m
I 465 22.9 mi 27m
Rockville Road 7 mi 12m
East Washington Center Road 1.6 mi 2m
Dartmouth Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Lima Road <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 110.3 mi, about 1h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Avon, 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 left onto SR 3

378 ft · 14 sec · Lima Road
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
5

Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 69; US 24; US 30
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on I 69; US 33

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 69; US 33
7

Continue on I 69; SR 9; SR 67

24 mi · 26 min · I 69; SR 9; SR 67
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69
Use the slight right lane.
9

Continue on I 69

0.2 mi · 22 sec · I 69
Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
10

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Toward I 465 West
11

Continue on I 465

11 mi · 12 min · I 465
Use the straight lane.
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 465

12 mi · 14 min · I 465
Toward I 465 South
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Exit 13 Toward US 36 West: Rockville Road Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn right onto US 36

6.0 mi · 10 min · Rockville Road
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on US 36

1.0 mi · 1 min · Rockville Road
16

Arrive at destination

US 36

Trip Plan

For this 2 hour and 45 minute drive, starting your journey in the morning is a good strategy to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach the Indianapolis metropolitan area. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost of around $22, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. The longest stretch is over 110 miles on I-69, so consider a brief stop for fuel or a stretch before you embark on that segment if you prefer shorter driving periods. This trip's short duration means you can easily fit it into a single day, so focus on making your departure and arrival as convenient as possible.

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 71.7 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.3 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 32 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.7 miles or 1h 19m 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 10m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Fort Wayne, IN

This is one driving day of about 143.5 miles and 2h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Fort Wayne, 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 I 69 for about 110.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pendleton, IN

72 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

Huntington, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Anderson, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.7 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.3 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 · final third

Super Pollo Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Indianapolis, Indiana

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 35min to go 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13175372478

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.6 mi

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.7 mi

Best coffee break

Black Forest Cat Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 9:30 am–6 pm

+12604982988

Visit website

Firefly Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

1.7 mi

Old Crown Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

1.7 mi

Super Pollo Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13175372478

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13178494867

Visit website

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

Honest Indianapolis Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13178272137

Visit website

Bugambilias Mexican Cuisine

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13175165978

Visit website

Golden’s Fish & Chicken LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+13174368186

Visit website

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13175772689

Visit website

Mr Gyro's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13173889788

Visit website

Black Forest Cat Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 9:30 am–6 pm

+12604982988

Visit website

Firefly Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12603730505

Visit website

Old Crown Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18887627837

Visit website

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

The Hive Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12602409911

Visit website

Fortezza Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+12602034103

Visit website

The Light House coffee bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12604333710

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

First break 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Mississinewa 1812

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Marion, Indiana

+17656139248

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 136.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indi...
5
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 69; US 24; US 30

Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
111.2 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
124 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in | I 465

Keep slight right at fork onto I 465 toward I 465 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 465 South
7
136.1 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in

Take the exit toward US 36 West: Rockville Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward US 36 West: Rockville Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.43 one way

$44.87 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.63 $49.26
premium $4.89 $27.62 $55.23
diesel $5.61 $31.68 $63.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.1 0 $15.07 $6.89
Efficient EV 35.9 0 $12.56 $5.74
EV Truck/SUV 57.4 0 $20.09 $9.18

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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

Fort Wayne, IN

Late night in Fort Wayne on Tuesday

Local time

5:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Avon, IN

Late night in Avon on Tuesday

Local time

5:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Pendleton, IN

72 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

1 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 45m 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?

Get ready for a predominantly highway experience, with 93% of this 143.5-mile journey taking place on interstates. You'll spend the longest uninterrupted stretch, 110.3 miles, on I-69, which offers a consistent and fast-paced driving environment. The route transitions to I-465 before final approach on Rockville Road. This profile means you'll be dealing with typical interstate conditions, characterized by higher speeds and generally smooth pavement, with minimal exposure to slower, more winding local roads. It's a drive designed for covering distance efficiently.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.3 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 465. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 143.5 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.2 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 2h 45m. Total distance: 143.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 110.3 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Avon, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.2 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avon, 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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