Trip from Hagerstown, IN to Fort Wayne, IN

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

101.8 mi

164 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 59m ★

6 AM

2h 8m

8 AM

2h 26m

10 AM

2h 14m

12 PM

2h 12m

3 PM

2h 15m

5 PM

2h 25m

8 PM

2h 3m

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

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Hagerstown, IN

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 101.8-mile drive from Hagerstown, IN, to Fort Wayne, IN, is easily accomplished in about 2 hours and 7 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. With 94% of the journey on highways, expect a direct and efficient route. The estimated fuel cost is around $16, which is quite budget-friendly. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel as you travel north. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick and easy connection between these two Indiana cities.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.9 miles from Hagerstown, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 27	75.3 mi	1h 26m
US 36	11 mi	16m
SR 1	9.6 mi	14m
Coldwater Road	1.6 mi	2m
Spy Run Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
West Main Street	1 mi	1m
Lafayette Street	0.9 mi	1m
North Clinton Street	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 27 — 75.3 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

116 ft · 13 sec · this road

Turn left onto SR 38

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Turn left onto SR 1

9.6 mi · 14 min · SR 1

Turn right onto US 36; SR 1

11 mi · 16 min · US 36; SR 1

Turn left onto US 27

75 mi · 1 hr 26 min · US 27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 27

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lafayette Street

Continue on US 27

1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 27

0.4 mi · 27 sec · North Clinton Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on North Clinton Street

0.5 mi · 41 sec · North Clinton Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Coldwater Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Coldwater Road

Toward Coldwater Road Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto East Washington Center Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · East Washington Center Road

Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Arrive at destination

Dartmouth Drive

Trip Plan

Given the short 2-hour duration, this 101.8-mile drive offers a lot of flexibility, so there's no need to rush. You can depart anytime and still arrive comfortably. With a fuel cost estimate of just $16, you won't need to worry much about budgeting for gas. Since the longest stretch is 75.3 miles on US 27, plan for a brief stop either before or after this segment if you like to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on signage for US 27, US 36, and SR 1 to ensure you're following the most direct path to Fort Wayne.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 50.9 miles from Hagerstown, IN, or about 1h 6m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.3 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 22 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.9 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Wayne, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Hagerstown, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Hagerstown, IN

This is one driving day of about 101.8 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Hagerstown, IN.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 75.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berne, IN

51 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

Lynn, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berne, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.9 miles from Hagerstown, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.3 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Willow Springs Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hagerstown, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–1:30 pm

+17654894093

Visit website

China Palace Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

1.9 mi

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fort Wayne, Indiana

1.7 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Black Forest Cat Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 9:30 am–6 pm

+12604982988

Visit website

Firefly Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

1.7 mi

Old Crown Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

1.7 mi

Willow Springs Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hagerstown, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–1:30 pm

+17654894093

Visit website

China Palace Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12607470370

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12604891855

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–12:30 pm

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 99.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | SR 38 / West Main Street

Turn left onto SR 38 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

1 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 1

Turn left onto SR 1

Navigation decision point

10.6 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 36; SR 1

Turn right onto US 36; SR 1

Navigation decision point

96.9 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | US 27 / Lafayette Street

Keep slight right at fork onto US 27 / Lafayette Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

99.7 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | Coldwater Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Coldwater Road toward Coldwater Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Coldwater Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.92 one way

$31.83 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$17.47	$34.95
premium	$4.89	$19.59	$39.18
diesel	$5.61	$22.48	$44.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.5	$10.69	$4.89
Efficient EV	25.5	$8.91	$4.07
EV Truck/SUV	40.7	$14.25	$6.52

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 14, 2026

Origin

Hagerstown, IN

Morning in Hagerstown on Tuesday

Local time

8:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Wayne, IN

Morning in Fort Wayne on Tuesday

Local time

8:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 17% chance 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

30 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 7m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 101.8-mile trip, as 94% of it utilizes major roadways. The primary roads guiding you north are US 27, US 36, and SR 1. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 75.3 miles on US 27, so settle in for a good portion of consistent driving. While it's predominantly highway, the shift between these specific roads offers a subtle change in scenery and road conditions as you progress toward Fort Wayne.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 75.3 mi on US 27.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and US 36. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 38 / West Main Street.

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 101.8 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (SR 38 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (SR 1): Navigation decision point; at 10.6 miles (US 36; SR 1): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 2h 7m. Total distance: 101.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 75.3 miles on US 27. 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.

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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Trip from Hagerstown, IN to Fort Wayne, IN

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Willow Springs Restaurant

Black Forest Cat Café

Willow Springs Restaurant

China Palace Restaurant

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Food Court

Black Forest Cat Café

Firefly Coffee House

Old Crown Coffee Roasters

Tall Rabbit Cafe + Community

Fortezza Coffee

The Light House coffee bar

The Green Bean Coffee Bar

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hagerstown, IN

Fort Wayne, IN

Same local time

30 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 7m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Fort Wayne, IN

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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