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Trip from Long Beach, 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

2h 41m

Distance

115 mi

185 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 31m ★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 3m
10 AM
2h 49m
12 PM
2h 47m
3 PM
2h 50m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 35m

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

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Downtown Long Beach, IN, IN

Long Beach, IN

Wolfgang Weiser

Trip Overview

This 115-mile drive from Long Beach, Indiana, to Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a manageable 2-hour and 41-minute journey, making it an excellent option for a single-day road trip. Primarily utilizing US 30, US 35, and US 6, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 95% of the drive on such roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, it's an economical choice for exploring the Midwest. This trip offers a straightforward passage across the state, ideal for those seeking a direct and efficient travel experience.

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

57.5 miles from Long Beach, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 30 82.6 mi 1h 47m
US 35 20.6 mi 32m
US 6 5 mi 7m
North Karwick Road 2.1 mi 5m
East Michigan Boulevard 1.3 mi 1m
US 20 1.3 mi 1m
Warnke Road 0.4 mi 1m
East Washington Center Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 30 — 82.6 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Claremont Avenue

137 ft · 6 sec · Claremont Avenue
2

Keep slight left at fork onto Somerset Road

122 ft · 5 sec · Somerset Road
3

Continue on Somerset Road

209 ft · 13 sec · Somerset Road
4

Turn right onto Oriole Trail

0.2 mi · 46 sec · Oriole Trail
5

Turn right onto Avondale Drive

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Avondale Drive
6

Continue on North Karwick Road

2.1 mi · 5 min · North Karwick Road
7

Continue on Warnke Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Warnke Road
8

Continue on Warnke Road

0.3 mi · 53 sec · Warnke Road
9

At end of road, turn left onto East Michigan Boulevard

1.3 mi · 1 min · East Michigan Boulevard
10

Continue on US 20

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 20
11

Turn right onto US 35

14 mi · 23 min · US 35
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Turn left onto US 6; US 35

5.0 mi · 7 min · US 6; US 35
13

Turn right onto US 35

6.3 mi · 8 min · US 35
14

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
15

Merge onto US 30

80 mi · 1 hr 44 min · US 30
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit onto US 30

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 30
Toward I 69 North Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 312A Toward Coldwater Road South
18

Turn right onto Coldwater Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Coldwater Road
Use the right lane.
19

Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Washington Center Road
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive
21

Arrive at destination

Dartmouth Drive

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 2-hour and 41-minute duration for this 115-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Aiming for a morning start will allow ample time for any unexpected delays or a brief stop, though only one is technically suggested by the data. The fuel cost is estimated at just $18, so keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the 82.6-mile stretch on US 30, to ensure you have enough fuel to reach your destination without needing to search for services.

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 57.5 miles from Long Beach, IN, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.6 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 25 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.5 miles or 1h 25m 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 13m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Long Beach, 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 Long Beach, IN

This is one driving day of about 115 miles and 2h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Long Beach, 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 US 30 for about 82.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Culver, IN, IN

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Culver, IN

58 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

LaPorte, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tippecanoe, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Long Beach, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.6 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12604891855

Visit website

Food Court

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fort Wayne, Indiana

1.3 mi

Bridges Waterside Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Michigan City, Indiana

2.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Black Forest Cat Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115

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

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12604891855

Visit website

Food Court

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

Bridges Waterside Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Michigan City, Indiana

+12198780227

Visit website

Shoreline Brewery & Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Michigan City, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12198794677

Visit website

Holly's Restaurant & Pub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Michigan City, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12198795124

Visit website

Black Forest Cat Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 9:30 am–6 pm

+12604982988

Visit website

Firefly Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 115

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12603730505

Visit website

Old Crown Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18887627837

Visit website

Fortezza Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+12602034103

Visit website

The Light House coffee bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12604333710

Visit website

Tall Rabbit Cafe + Community

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 115

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12607459164

Visit website

The Green Bean Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 115

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–12:30 pm

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

2.0 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 98.6

Columbia City, Indiana

+18888074522

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 115

Fort Wayne, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 106.8

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 106.8

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 106.8

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 106.8

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Charge Pro Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 98.6

Columbia City, Indiana

+18888074522

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 114.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Somerset Road

Keep slight left at fork onto Somerset Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Oriole Trail

Turn right onto Oriole Trail

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Avondale Drive

Turn right onto Avondale Drive

Navigation decision point

6
111.1 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | US 30

Take the exit onto US 30 toward I 69 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 69 North
6
114.3 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in | Coldwater Road

Turn right onto Coldwater Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.98 one way

$35.96 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $19.74 $39.48
premium $4.89 $22.13 $44.26
diesel $5.61 $25.39 $50.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.5 0 $12.08 $5.52
Efficient EV 28.8 0 $10.06 $4.60
EV Truck/SUV 46 0 $16.10 $7.36

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Long Beach, IN

Late night in Long Beach on Sunday

Local time

2:30 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Wayne, IN

Late night in Fort Wayne on Sunday

Local time

3:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Culver, IN

58 mi in

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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

4 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 41m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour $20 near mile 4
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 115-mile trip, with 95% of the drive taking place on main roads like US 30, US 35, and US 6. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 82.6 miles along US 30, providing a consistent pace. This route offers a predominantly smooth ride, characterized by efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. Prepare for a steady drive that prioritizes reaching your destination with minimal detours.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 82.6 mi on US 30.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and US 35. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Somerset Road.

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 115 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Somerset Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (Oriole Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Avondale 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 2h 41m. Total distance: 115 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 82.6 miles on US 30. 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: near the start (Somerset Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.1 miles (Oriole Trail): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Avondale Drive): Navigation decision point.

Yes — Indiana Dunes National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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