Origin
Fort Wayne, IN
Morning in Fort Wayne on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Kendallville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kendallville, IN
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Trip Overview
Fort Wayne to Kendallville is 24.9 miles and takes about 36m via Lima Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Indiana, moving you from the Midwest heartland to another part of the same region. It's a straightforward surface road cruise, perfect for when you just need to get from point A to point B without any fuss. You won't encounter any highway driving here, keeping the pace relaxed and the scenery consistent. Consider this a quick connection rather than a destination drive in itself.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lima Road | 21.7 mi | 30m |
| East Washington Center Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Dartmouth Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Rush Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lima Road
— 21.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Kendallville, 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 right onto SR 3
22 mi
·
30 min
·
Lima Road
4
Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto East Rush Street
47 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Rush Street
6
Arrive at destination
East Rush Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Washington Center Road
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 3 / Lima Road
Turn right onto SR 3 / Lima Road
Navigation decision point
3
23.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
South Main Street
Turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
24.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
East Rush Street
Turn right onto East Rush Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.89 one way
$7.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Kendallville, IN
Morning in Kendallville on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
36 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
36m 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?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway time, so expect to navigate local traffic and intersections. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 21.7 miles on Lima Road. You'll notice the transition from more developed areas into the typical Midwest landscape as you travel. Be prepared for a steady, non-highway pace for the entire 36-minute duration.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on Lima Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Washington Center Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Kendallville, IN is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Washington Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (SR 3 / Lima Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
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 36m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on Lima Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.2 miles (East Washington Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (SR 3 / Lima Road): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kendallville, 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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