Trip from Monon, 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 39m

Distance

117.3 mi

189 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 28m ★

6 AM

2h 39m

8 AM

3h 0m

10 AM

2h 46m

12 PM

2h 44m

3 PM

2h 47m

5 PM

2h 59m

8 PM

2h 33m

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

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Monon, IN

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Trip Overview

This 117.3-mile drive from Monon to Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes. You'll be navigating primarily on Wabash Road and US 24, with a small portion on East 100 North. The route is characterized by its turn-heavy local feel, making it a more engaging experience than a straight interstate journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this drive is budget-friendly. Given its duration and profile, it's perfectly suited for a single day's adventure, with one stop recommended along the way.

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

58.7 miles from Monon, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Wabash Road	44.6 mi	56m
US 24	14.6 mi	20m
East 100 North	9.9 mi	13m
I 69	9.9 mi	11m
East Washington Street	9.4 mi	14m
North Market Street	8.2 mi	12m
East 2nd Street	6.1 mi	10m
Logansport Bypass	2.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Wabash Road — 44.6 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 421

8.2 mi · 12 min · North Market Street

Turn left onto US 24; US 421

6.1 mi · 10 min · East 2nd Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

431 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street

Turn right onto US 24; SR 39

9.4 mi · 14 min · East Washington Street

Continue on US 24

9.9 mi · 13 min · East 100 North

Turn slight right onto US 24

2.3 mi · 3 min · US 24

Toward US 24 East, US 35 South: Fort Wayne, Kokomo

Turn left onto US 24; US 35; SR 25

0.3 mi · 31 sec · US 24; US 35; SR 25

Take the ramp onto US 24; US 35

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 24; US 35

Merge onto US 24; US 35

1.1 mi · 1 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

Continue on US 24; US 35

2.5 mi · 3 min · Logansport Bypass

Turn left onto US 24

45 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto US 24; SR 9

12 mi · 15 min · US 24; SR 9

Turn right onto East 900 North

1.8 mi · 2 min · East 900 North

Continue on Lafayette Center Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Center Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Toward I 69, US 33 North: Fort Wayne, Indianapolis

Keep slight left at fork

6.1 mi · 7 min

Continue on I 69; US 24; US 33

7.2 mi · 8 min · I 69; US 24; US 33

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 69; US 24; US 30; US 33

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 69; US 24; US 30; US 33

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 312A Toward Coldwater Road South

Turn right onto Coldwater Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Washington Center Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Arrive at destination

Dartmouth Drive

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 39-minute drive, leaving in the morning allows you ample time to reach Fort Wayne and still have the afternoon to explore. With only one recommended stop, you have a lot of flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 44.6-mile stretch on Wabash Road, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is around $18, so a full tank before you depart Monon should be sufficient. This is a good route to take your time on, enjoying the local scenery without feeling rushed.

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 58.7 miles from Monon, IN, or about 1h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.6 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 26 miles or 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.7 miles or 1h 23m 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 12m

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 Monon, 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 Monon, IN

This is one driving day of about 117.3 miles and 2h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Monon, 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 Wabash Road for about 44.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Peru, IN

59 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

Logansport, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peru, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.7 miles from Monon, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 · home stretch

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 0min to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12604891855

Visit website

Food Court

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Fort Wayne, Indiana

1.3 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

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

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

+18333994638

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Monticello, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 116.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | US 24; US 421 / East 2nd Street

Turn left onto US 24; US 421 / East 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

40.2 mi into trip | ~1h in | US 24 / Wabash Road

Turn left onto US 24 / Wabash Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

100.3 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the exit toward I 69, US 33 North: Fort Wayne, Indianapolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 69, US 33 North: Fort Wayne, Indianapo...

116.4 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in

Take the exit toward Coldwater Road South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 312A Toward Coldwater Road South

116.6 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | Coldwater Road

Turn right onto Coldwater Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.34 one way

$36.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$20.13	$40.27
premium	$4.89	$22.57	$45.15
diesel	$5.61	$25.90	$51.80

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: 41 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	35.2	$12.32	$5.63
Efficient EV	29.3	$10.26	$4.69
EV Truck/SUV	46.9	$16.42	$7.51

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Monon, IN

Morning in Monon on Tuesday

Local time

6:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Wayne, IN

Morning in Fort Wayne on Tuesday

Local time

6:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Peru, IN

59 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 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 39m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 117.3-mile journey. Only 21% of this route utilizes highway driving, meaning you'll spend most of your time on secondary roads like Wabash Road and US 24. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 44.6 miles on Wabash Road, offering a solid period of consistent driving before you encounter more turns. This route is less about high-speed travel and more about navigating through local Indiana landscapes, with the character of the road shifting as you progress toward Fort Wayne.

Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

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

Longest single stretch: 44.6 mi on Wabash Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near US 24; US 421 / East 2nd 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 117.3 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 8.2 miles (US 24; US 421 / East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 40.2 miles (US 24 / Wabash Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 100.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Monon, IN and Fort Wayne, IN, road signs point toward Kokomo and Indianapolis.

Kokomo

33.7 mi in | ~50m | via US 24

Indianapolis

100.3 mi in | ~2h 17m

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 39m. Total distance: 117.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (21%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 44.6 miles on Wabash Road. 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 Monon, 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

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Black Forest Cat Café

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Food Court

China Palace Restaurant

Black Forest Cat Café

Firefly Coffee House

Old Crown Coffee Roasters

Fortezza Coffee

The Light House coffee bar

Tall Rabbit Cafe + Community

The Hive Coffee House

The Green Bean Coffee Bar

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

InCharge Energy Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Monon, IN

Fort Wayne, IN

Same local time

9 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 39m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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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