Origin
Fort Wayne, IN
Late night in Fort Wayne on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Pierceton, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
32.3 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pierceton, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Indiana heartland, this 32.3-mile trip from Fort Wayne to Pierceton is a straightforward choice. The drive typically takes about 43 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day journey. You will navigate primarily via East Washington Center Road, Lima Road, and I-69 South to reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, it is an incredibly economical route to manage. Because the trip is short and located entirely within the Midwest, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two Indiana communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 28.7 mi | 37m |
| East Washington Center Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| I 69 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| SR 13 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dartmouth Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lima Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 28.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Pierceton, 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
29 mi
·
37 min
·
US 30
Exit 309B
Toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 13
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 13
8
Arrive at destination
SR 13
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 32 — 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
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...
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 69; US 24; US 30
Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30
Merge point - match speed before joining
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
32 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
SR 13
Turn left onto SR 13
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.05 one way
$10.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.54 | $11.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.22 | $12.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.13 | $14.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.52 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Pierceton, IN
Late night in Pierceton on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
19 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
43m 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 driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate haul on this route. While you will utilize parts of I-69 South, the journey is characterized by local maneuvering rather than high-speed highway cruising. In fact, highway travel makes up 0% of the total distance, meaning you will spend your time navigating through the local road network. Because this is a shorter trip, you won't encounter long, uninterrupted stretches of road, so stay alert for frequent turns. The personality of this drive is functional and grounded, requiring your full attention as you transition between the various local thoroughfares.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.7 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and East Washington Center Road. 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 Pierceton, IN is easy. At 43m with 93% 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: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Starting in Fort Wayne, IN
Full guide →“City Of Churches” · Founded 1794
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
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 43m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 28.7 miles on US 30. 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 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pierceton, 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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