Origin
Fort Wayne, IN
Morning in Fort Wayne on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Leo-Cedarville, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Leo-Cedarville, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Fort Wayne to Leo-Cedarville, this 9.9-mile journey is an efficient way to get between the two Indiana communities. You can expect to spend about 14 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is an extremely economical route that won’t break your travel bank. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, you will find the surroundings familiar and consistent throughout the drive. Because of the short duration, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex itineraries. This trip is straightforward and practical, serving as a simple link for your local travel needs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Clinton Street | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Leo Road | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| East Washington Center Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Saint Joseph Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dartmouth Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ivans Lane | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Clinton Street
— 4.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Leo-Cedarville, IN.
1
Start on Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
2
Turn right onto East Washington Center Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Washington Center Road
3
Turn left onto North Clinton Street
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
North Clinton Street
4
Turn left onto North Clinton Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Clinton Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
Turn right onto SR 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Leo Road
6
Continue on SR 1
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Saint Joseph Street
7
Continue on SR 1
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
8
Continue on SR 1
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Leo Road
9
Turn right onto Ivans Lane
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ivans Lane
10
Arrive at destination
Ivans Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Washington Center Road
Turn right onto East Washington Center Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North Clinton Street
Turn left onto North Clinton Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 1 / Leo Road
Turn right onto SR 1 / Leo Road
Navigation decision point
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Ivans Lane
Turn right onto Ivans Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.39 one way
$2.78 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.71 | $3.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Leo-Cedarville, IN
Morning in Leo-Cedarville on Sunday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
1 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
14m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than cruising on autopilot. You will navigate primarily via East Washington Center Road, North Clinton Street, and Leo Road as you make your way north. With 0% highway share, this route relies entirely on local surface streets, meaning you should be prepared for frequent intersections and changing traffic patterns. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch to speak of, so you will want to stay alert and manage your speed through the various transitions. It is a functional, no-frills drive that prioritizes direct access over high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on North Clinton Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 0.2 miles in near East Washington Center Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Washington Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (North Clinton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (SR 1 / Leo Road): 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 14m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m 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 4.2 miles on North Clinton Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.6 miles (North Clinton Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (SR 1 / Leo Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Leo-Cedarville, 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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