This 102.1-mile drive from Fort Wayne to Centerville, Indiana, is a straightforward, single-day trip that will take you about 2 hours and 5 minutes to complete. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The route predominantly uses local roads with only a small highway share, suggesting a more intimate journey through the Indiana landscape. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a day excursion, allowing for flexibility and an unhurried pace. You'll be staying within Indiana for the entirety of this journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Harrison Street
43.1 mi
49m
Lafayette Street
31.5 mi
36m
South 200 E
6 mi
6m
I 70
5.3 mi
7m
Chester Boulevard
5.3 mi
6m
N Clinton Street
3 mi
4m
North Centerville Road
2.5 mi
6m
Coldwater Road
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
South Harrison Street
— 43.1 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Centerville, IN.
1
Start on Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi·45 sec·Dartmouth Drive
2
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
0.3 mi·31 sec·East Washington Center Road
3
Turn left onto Coldwater Road
1.5 mi·2 min·Coldwater Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on North Clinton Street
0.3 mi·22 sec·North Clinton Street
5
Continue on Edgewood Avenue
0.2 mi·16 sec·Edgewood Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 27
0.1 mi·15 sec·Lima Road
Use the left / straight / sharp right lanes.
7
Continue on US 27
1.2 mi·1 min·North Clinton Street
8
Continue on US 27
3.0 mi·4 min·N Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Merge onto US 27
31 mi·36 min·Lafayette Street
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on US 27
43 mi·49 min·South Harrison Street
11
Continue on US 27
6.0 mi·6 min·South 200 E
12
Continue on US 27
0.7 mi·51 sec·Chester Blvd
13
Continue on US 27
5.3 mi·6 min·Chester Boulevard
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
15
Merge onto I 70; US 35
5.3 mi·7 min·I 70; US 35
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 145Toward CentervilleUse the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto North Centerville Road
2.5 mi·6 min·North Centerville Road
18
Continue on North Morton Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North Morton Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
North Morton Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this 2-hour drive is easily manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits you best. There are no specific stops recommended, so you can plan your own breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 43.1-mile stretch on South Harrison Street, as services might be less frequent on these local roads. This route's turn-heavy nature means staying attentive to your GPS and signage is key to a smooth journey.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.1 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Centerville, 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 102.1 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Fort Wayne, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Harrison Street for about 43.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 99.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Coldwater Road
Turn left onto Coldwater Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
2.4 mi into trip|~4m in|US 27 / Lima Road
Turn left onto US 27 / Lima Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / sharp right lanes.
5
6.7 mi into trip|~10m in|US 27 / Lafayette Street
Merge onto US 27 / Lafayette Street
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
99 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward Centerville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 145
Toward Centerville
4
99.2 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|North Centerville Road
Turn left onto North Centerville Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.96 one way
$31.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.53
$35.05
premium
$4.89
$19.65
$39.30
diesel
$5.61
$22.54
$45.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.6
0
$10.72
$4.90
Efficient EV
25.5
0
$8.93
$4.08
EV Truck/SUV
40.8
0
$14.29
$6.53
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 16, 2026
Origin
Fort Wayne, IN
Late night
in Fort Wayne on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Centerville, IN
Late night
in Centerville on Sunday
Local time
12:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 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
2h 5m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this journey, with only about 5% of the route on highways. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 43.1 miles on South Harrison Street, offering a decent segment of consistent travel. As you transition from Fort Wayne towards Centerville, you'll navigate through South Harrison Street and Lafayette Street before utilizing South 200 E. This profile indicates a route that involves frequent directional changes, characteristic of exploring smaller communities and rural areas rather than open highway cruising.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43.1 mi on South Harrison Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 0.5 miles in near Coldwater Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Coldwater Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 27 / Lima Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (US 27 / Lafayette Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 43.1 miles on South Harrison Street. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Coldwater Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 27 / Lima Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (US 27 / Lafayette Street): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Centerville, IN before heading back.
