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Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Pike, IN

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 39m

Distance

119.6 mi

192 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 29m ★
6 AM
2h 40m
8 AM
3h 1m
10 AM
2h 47m
12 PM
2h 45m
3 PM
2h 48m
5 PM
3h 0m
8 PM
2h 33m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Pike, IN

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a road trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Pike, IN covers 119.6 miles and is estimated to take about 2 hours and 39 minutes. This drive is easily manageable as a day trip, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $19, making it a budget-friendly option. You'll primarily navigate on I-69, South Strawtown Pike, and IN-47, offering a mixed driving experience across the Midwest. This route is straightforward and efficient, perfect for a quick getaway or an essential trip.

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 10m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 46.2 mi 50m
South Strawtown Pike 32.9 mi 38m
IN-47 12.7 mi 22m
East 236th Street 5.8 mi 10m
East State Road 18 5.8 mi 6m
236th Street 4 mi 6m
South Washington Street 3.4 mi 6m
East 234th Street 2.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 46.2 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Pike, 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

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 69; US 24; US 30
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on I 69; US 33

38 mi · 40 min · I 69; US 33
7

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Exit 264 Toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion
8

Keep slight right at fork

160 ft · 3 sec
9

Merge onto SR 18

5.8 mi · 6 min · East State Road 18
10

Turn left onto South Washington Street

3.4 mi · 6 min · South Washington Street
11

Continue on SR 37

33 mi · 38 min · South Strawtown Pike
12

Enter roundabout onto Strawtown Avenue

19 ft · 0 sec · Strawtown Avenue
13

Continue on Strawtown Avenue

1.3 mi · 3 min · Strawtown Avenue
14

Continue on East 234th Street

2.3 mi · 5 min · East 234th Street
15

Continue on East Jackson Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Jackson Street
16

Continue on East 236th Street

5.7 mi · 10 min · East 236th Street
17

Continue on East 236th Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · East 236th Street
18

Keep slight right at fork onto 236th Street

4.0 mi · 6 min · 236th Street
19

Continue on East 10th Street

2.0 mi · 3 min · East 10th Street
20

Continue on SR 47

13 mi · 22 min · IN-47
21

Turn left onto SR 39

0.1 mi · 11 sec · SR 39
22

Arrive at destination

SR 39

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 39 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. With only one suggested stop, plan it strategically along I-69 for a break during the longest stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $19 estimated cost is based on the full 119.6 miles; it's always wise to top off before starting, especially if you plan any detours. This route is straightforward, so focus on enjoying the changing scenery as you move from highway to more local roads.

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 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 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 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 59.8 miles or 1h 10m 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 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pike, 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 119.6 miles and 2h 39m.

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 I 69 for about 46.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and county seat of Madison County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Anderson, IN

60 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Roanoke, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gas City, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.8 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 54.5 — 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...
5
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. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
48.3 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 264 Toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion
5
48.7 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
54.5 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | South Washington Street

Turn left onto South Washington Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.70 one way

$37.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.53 $41.06
premium $4.89 $23.02 $46.03
diesel $5.61 $26.41 $52.81

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: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.9 0 $12.56 $5.74
Efficient EV 29.9 0 $10.46 $4.78
EV Truck/SUV 47.8 0 $16.74 $7.65

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 Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fort Wayne, IN

Late night in Fort Wayne on Sunday

Local time

3:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 15 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 3:01PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Pike, IN

Late night in Pike on Sunday

Local time

3:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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

2h 39m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive presents a mixed bag of road types, with 49% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 46.2 miles on I-69, offering a chance for consistent speed. As you transition to South Strawtown Pike and IN-47, expect the character of the drive to shift, likely becoming more local and potentially winding. This blend means you'll get both efficient highway travel and more engaging, varied driving as you approach your destination.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.2 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 119.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.1 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Pike, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Marion along the way.

Marion

48.3 mi in | ~54m

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 2h 39m. Total distance: 119.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.2 miles on I 69. 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 2.1 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pike, 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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