The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Hobart, IN covers 119.7 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, State Road 130, West Lincolnway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104 miles on US 30.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
59.8 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 30
104 mi
2h 16m
State Road 130
7.5 mi
11m
West Lincolnway
2.8 mi
5m
East Washington Center Road
1.6 mi
2m
I 69
1.1 mi
1m
South Washington Street
0.6 mi
1m
East Cleveland Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
SR 130
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 104 mi, about 2h 16m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 30 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,367 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~188 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 58 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Hobart, 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
104 mi·2 hr 16 min·US 30
Exit 309BToward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen RoadUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto South Washington Street
0.6 mi·1 min·South Washington Street
8
Turn left onto West Lincolnway
2.8 mi·5 min·West Lincolnway
9
Continue on State Road 130
7.5 mi·11 min·State Road 130
10
Continue on SR 130
0.6 mi·1 min·SR 130
11
Turn left
94 ft·3 sec
12
Turn left
92 ft·2 sec
13
Turn slight right onto East Cleveland Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·East Cleveland Avenue
14
Continue on SR 51 Truck
0.2 mi·38 sec·Front Street
15
Turn left onto SR 51 Truck
0.1 mi·19 sec·Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
SR 51 Truck
Trip Plan
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 59.8 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104 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 26 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.8 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 Hobart, 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 119.7 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 US 30 for about 104 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 1.8 and 119.6 — 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
107.3 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|South Washington Street
Turn right onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
118.7 mi into trip|~2h 41m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
119.6 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|SR 51 Truck / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 51 Truck / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.56 one way
$37.12 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$20.35
$40.70
premium
$4.93
$23.22
$46.45
diesel
$5.60
$26.39
$52.77
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.9
0
$12.57
$5.75
Efficient EV
29.9
0
$10.47
$4.79
EV Truck/SUV
47.9
0
$16.76
$7.66
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Sep 4, 2026
Origin
Fort Wayne, IN
Morning
in Fort Wayne on Saturday
Local time
6:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hobart, IN
Late night
in Hobart on Saturday
Local time
5:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Plymouth, IN
60 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
2h 44m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
$20
near mile 115.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
119.7 mi in 2h 44m, mostly highway — 104 mi of that is on US 30.
88% 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: 104 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and State Road 130. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Hobart, IN is easy. At 2h 44m with 88% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 107.3 miles (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
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
The longest stretch is about 104 miles on US 30. 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 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 107.3 miles (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hobart, IN before heading back.
