Origin
Garrett, IN
Late night in Garrett on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Garrett, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
15.6 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Garrett, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Garrett and Fort Wayne, this 15.6-mile commute is a straightforward option. Expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate through the heart of the Midwest. Because this is a short, local drive, it works perfectly as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $2, making it an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Indiana towns. Since both locations are situated within the same region, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere throughout the entire journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Road | 9.2 mi | 14m |
| County Road 327 | 4 mi | 5m |
| South Randolph Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Washington Center Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dartmouth Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coldwater Road
— 9.2 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garrett, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.
1
Start on SR 327
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Randolph Street
2
Continue on CR 327
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road 327
3
Continue on Coldwater Road
9.2 mi
·
14 min
·
Coldwater Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Washington Center Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
6
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 15.1 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
15.1 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Washington Center Road
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
15.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Dartmouth Drive
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.88 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.00 | $6.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Fort Wayne, IN
Late night in Fort Wayne on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 15 mph
84% chance
Live forecast
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT until April 23 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 18 at 4:46AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
24m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend your time navigating via South Randolph Street, County Road 327, and Coldwater Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.2-mile segment on Coldwater Road, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. Because the roads are primarily local, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing road conditions. It is a practical, no-frills drive that relies on surface streets to get you from point A to point B.
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: 9.2 mi on Coldwater Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 15.1 miles in near East Washington Center Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Garrett, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is easy. At 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.1 miles (East Washington Center Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (Dartmouth Drive): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 24m. Total distance: 15.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 9.2 miles on Coldwater Road. 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 15.1 miles (East Washington Center Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (Dartmouth Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Wayne, 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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