Origin
Kendallville, IN
Morning in Kendallville on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kendallville, 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
36m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kendallville, IN
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Kendallville to Fort Wayne, this 25-mile trek across Indiana is a straightforward local commute. Expect to spend about 36 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via South Lima Road, West Washington Center Road, and South Main Street. With a modest fuel budget of just $4, this is an economical way to move between these two Midwestern locales. It is a practical route for those who prefer avoiding the interstate system entirely while keeping travel time to a minimum.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lima Road | 21.7 mi | 30m |
| West Washington Center Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Dartmouth Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Rush Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Lima Road
— 21.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kendallville, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.
1
Start on East Rush Street
47 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Rush Street
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on South Main Street
258 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto SR 3
22 mi
·
30 min
·
South Lima Road
5
Turn left onto West Washington Center Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Washington Center Road
6
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
7
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
24.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
Dartmouth Drive
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.29 | $8.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Fort Wayne, IN
Morning in Fort Wayne on Sunday
Local time
9:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 15 mph
17% chance
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
45 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
36m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy, local driving experience that keeps you off major highways entirely. Since this trip features zero highway driving, your attention will be focused on navigating local streets and county roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 21.7-mile segment on South Lima Road, which serves as the backbone of your journey. Because the route relies on local infrastructure, the road personality is consistent rather than varied, offering a steady pace rather than an interstate grind. You can expect a hands-on drive that requires careful navigation through turns rather than high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on South Lima 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 early in the drive near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kendallville, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is easy. At 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 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 36m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 21.7 miles on South Lima 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: near the start (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 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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