Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Boonville, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 31m

Distance

296.8 mi

478 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$46

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

19 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 19m ★

6 AM

5h 32m

8 AM

5h 59m

10 AM

5h 41m

12 PM

5h 39m

3 PM

5h 43m

5 PM

5h 57m

8 PM

5h 24m

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

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county seat in Warrick County, Indiana, USA

Boonville, IN

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Boonville, IN covers 296.8 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, I 64, State Road 61 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 274.1 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

148.4 miles from Fort Wayne, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	274.1 mi	5h
I 64	9.6 mi	10m
State Road 61	9.5 mi	14m
East Washington Center Road	1.6 mi	2m
North 3rd Street	0.7 mi	1m
Dartmouth Drive	0.2 mi	<1m
Lima Road	<0.1 mi	<1m
West Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 274.1 mi, about 5h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Dartmouth Drive

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Washington Center Road

Turn left onto SR 3

378 ft · 14 sec · Lima Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis

Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 69; US 24; US 30

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 69; US 33

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 69; US 33

Continue on I 69; SR 9; SR 67

24 mi · 26 min · I 69; SR 9; SR 67

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69

Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 69

22 mi · 25 min · I 69

Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

48 mi · 54 min · I 69

Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

94 mi · 1 hr 40 min · I 69

Toward I 69 South: Evansville

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 21A Toward I 64 East: Louisville Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 64

9.6 mi · 10 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Exit 39 Toward SR 61: Lynnville, Boonville

Keep slight right at fork

158 ft · 3 sec

Turn slight right onto SR 61

7.3 mi · 10 min · State Road 61

Enter roundabout onto SR 61

248 ft · 5 sec · State Road 61

Continue on SR 61

2.2 mi · 3 min · State Road 61

Continue on SR 61

0.7 mi · 1 min · North 3rd Street

Turn right onto SR 61; SR 62

347 ft · 13 sec · West Main Street

Turn left onto South 2nd Street

346 ft · 14 sec · South 2nd Street

Turn left onto SR 61; SR 62

347 ft · 13 sec · West Locust Street

Turn left onto SR 61

61 ft · 1 sec · South 3rd Street

Arrive at destination

SR 61

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 148.4 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, or about 2h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 274.1 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 65 miles or 1h 12m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 148.4 miles or 2h 45m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 29m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, IN

This is one driving day of about 296.8 miles and 5h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 274.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Miller, IN

148 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

Indian Heights, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Miller, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.4 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 274.1 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Beech Grove, IN

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.2

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

Visit website

Loving Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

1.4 mi

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

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

A Divine Encounter Café

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

0.9 mi

Firefly Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

1.7 mi

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.2

Beech Grove, IN

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+13177552370

Visit website

Loving Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+12604898686

Visit website

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.2

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+13178692400

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 84.8

Anderson, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+17656426424

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

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

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12604891855

Visit website

Mama Duck's Kitchen

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 42.4

Van Buren, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17656181326

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

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 start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

0.3 mi from route

Rest area

0.4 mi from route

Speedco Indianapolis

0.4 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 286.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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...

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.

133.9 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 South: Evansville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5 Toward I 69 South: Evansville

276.2 mi into trip | ~5h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 64 East: Louisville

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 21A Toward I 64 East: Louisville

286.1 mi into trip | ~5h 15m in

Take the exit toward SR 61: Lynnville, Boonville

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

Exit 39 Toward SR 61: Lynnville, Boonville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$46.40 one way

$92.80 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$50.95	$101.89
premium	$4.89	$57.12	$114.23
diesel	$5.61	$65.53	$131.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$46

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$71–$96

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

19 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Wayne, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Wayne, IN

Tesla

10 DCFC

Switch Parking Garage - Tesla Supercharger

Fishers, IN

Tesla

10 DCFC

Meijer 125 (Fort Wayne, IN)

Fort Wayne, IN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Meijer-Meijer 154 (Indianapolis, IN)

Indianapolis, IN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Mercedes Benz of Fort Wayne - DCFC

Fort Wayne, IN

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Fishers

Fishers, IN

EV Connect

4 DCFC

O'Daniel Motor Sales, Inc - (DCFC)

Fort Wayne, IN

Blink Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 3 Non-Networked: 3 Blink Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 EV Connect: 2 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89	1	$31.16	$14.25
Efficient EV	74.2	0	$25.97	$11.87
EV Truck/SUV	118.7	1	$41.55	$19.00

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 16, 2026

Origin

Fort Wayne, IN

Morning in Fort Wayne on Sunday

Local time

10:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Boonville, IN

Morning in Boonville on Sunday

Local time

9:18 AM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

15 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

5h 31m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

296.8 mi in 5h 31m, mostly highway — 274.1 mi of that is on I 69.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 274.1 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 296.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 111.2 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 133.9 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting 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 5h 31m. Total distance: 296.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 274.1 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Boonville, 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Boonville, IN before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

Black Forest Cat Café

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant Beech Grove

Loving Cafe

Mela Indian Restaurant

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Mama Duck's Kitchen

Food Court

McDonald's

Black Forest Cat Café

A Divine Encounter Café

Firefly Coffee House

Old Crown Coffee Roasters

Fortezza Coffee

The Light House coffee bar

Tall Rabbit Cafe + Community

The Green Bean Coffee Bar

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Pilot Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Mr. Fuel Travel Center

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Pilot Travel Center

Service Plaza

Petro Stopping Centers

Rest Area

Rest area

Speedco Indianapolis

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fort Wayne, IN

Boonville, IN

1 hour earlier

15 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 31m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Fort Wayne, IN

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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