Fort Wayne, IN to Gulivoire Park, IN is 84.6 miles and takes about 1h 51m via US 30 and US 31, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's easily manageable in a single day. Given its short duration, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience and arrive with ample time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.3 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 30
61 mi
1h 20m
US 31
18.7 mi
21m
East Washington Center Road
1.6 mi
2m
I 69
1.1 mi
1m
Pulling Street
0.4 mi
1m
Old US 31 South
0.3 mi
<1m
Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
Kern Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 61 mi, about 1h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Gulivoire Park, 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
1.1 mi·1 min·I 69; US 24; US 30
6
Take the exit onto US 30
61 mi·1 hr 20 min·US 30
Exit 309BToward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen RoadUse the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 31 North
8
Merge onto US 31
19 mi·21 min·US 31
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward Kern Road
10
Keep slight right at fork
368 ft·9 sec
Toward Kern Road
11
Turn slight right onto Kern Road
481 ft·19 sec·Kern Road
12
Turn left onto Old US 31 South
0.3 mi·50 sec·Old US 31 South
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Pulling Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Pulling Street
14
Turn left onto Fellows Street
149 ft·5 sec·Fellows Street
15
Arrive at destination
Fellows Street
Trip Plan
This is a short, single-day trip, so you have the advantage of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Gulivoire Park with plenty of daylight. Given the 1h 51m estimated drive time and a fuel cost around $13, you won't need extensive planning for fuel stops, though it's always wise to top off before departing Fort Wayne. Keep an eye on your GPS for the transitions onto US 31 and East Washington Center Road to ensure you stay on track.
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 42.3 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.3 miles or 56m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gulivoire Park, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Wayne, IN
This is one driving day of about 84.6 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Fort Wayne, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 61 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 83.9 — 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...
8
3.2 mi into trip|~5m in|US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 309B
Toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
4
64.2 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 31 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 31 North
6
83.7 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Kern Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Kern Road
5
83.9 mi into trip|~1h 49m in|Old US 31 South
Turn left onto Old US 31 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.23 one way
$26.45 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.52
$29.04
premium
$4.89
$16.28
$32.56
diesel
$5.61
$18.68
$37.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.4
0
$8.88
$4.06
Efficient EV
21.2
0
$7.40
$3.38
EV Truck/SUV
33.8
0
$11.84
$5.41
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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 18, 2026
Origin
Fort Wayne, IN
Morning
in Fort Wayne on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 15 mph84% chanceLive forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Destination
Gulivoire Park, IN
Morning
in Gulivoire Park on Sunday
Local time
10:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Warsaw, IN
42 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
2 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
1h 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 highway-intensive experience, with 96% of your journey on high-speed roads. The bulk of your travel will be on US 30, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 61 miles. As you transition to US 31 and then East Washington Center Road, the character remains predominantly highway. This means consistent speeds and relatively few interruptions, making for an efficient transit.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and US 31. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 84.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.2 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 51m. Total distance: 84.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 51m 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 61 miles on US 30. 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 Gulivoire Park, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gulivoire Park, IN before heading back.
