Origin
Fort Wayne, IN
Evening in Fort Wayne on Sunday
Local time
8:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Tri-Lakes, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Wayne, IN
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Tri-Lakes, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Tri-Lakes, IN covers 22.8 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 33, East Washington Center Road, East 600 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.8 miles on US 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 33 | 14.8 mi | 17m |
| East Washington Center Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| East 600 South | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| North Old 102 | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Center Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Willow Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dartmouth Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Beech Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 33
— 14.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Tri-Lakes, IN.
1
Start on Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
2
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Washington Center Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 33
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 33
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto East 600 South; East 700 North
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East 600 South; East 700 North
5
Turn left onto North Old 102
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Old 102
6
Continue on North Center Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Center Street
7
Continue on North Willow Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Willow Avenue
8
Turn left onto Hall Street
219 ft
·
14 sec
·
Hall Street
9
Turn left onto East Beech Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Beech Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
East Beech Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 22.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Washington Center Road
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 33
Turn right onto US 33
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
18.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
East 600 South; East 700 North
Turn left onto East 600 South; East 700 North
Navigation decision point
5
22.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Hall Street
Turn left onto Hall Street
Navigation decision point
4
22.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
East Beech Avenue
Turn left onto East Beech Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.53 one way
$7.07 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.88 | $7.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Tri-Lakes, IN
Evening in Tri-Lakes on Sunday
Local time
8:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
35m 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?
22.8 mi in 35m, mostly highway — 14.8 mi of that is on US 33.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on US 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 33 and East Washington Center Road. 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 35m drive. You will face about 6 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (US 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (East 600 South; East 700 North): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
986 ft
807 ft
Total Climb
244 ft
Total Descent
114 ft
Highest Point
986 ft
~21.2 mi in
Elevation Range
180 ft
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 35m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.8 miles on US 33. 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (US 33): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.5 miles (East 600 South; East 700 North): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tri-Lakes, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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