Origin
New Haven, IN
Late night in New Haven on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Haven, 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
17m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Haven, IN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between New Haven and Fort Wayne, Indiana, this 9.2-mile trip is an efficient way to cross the distance. Expect a total drive time of about 16 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Because both locations are situated in the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the journey. You won't need to worry about a complex budget, as the fuel cost is estimated at just $1. Since there are no required stops along the way, you can easily complete this drive in one go without needing an overnight stay. It is a straightforward, practical route that prioritizes speed and convenience for local travelers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Coliseum Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| SR 930 | 4 mi | 4m |
| Riviera Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Clinton Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| College Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Parnell Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Catalina Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Dartmouth Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Coliseum Boulevard
— 4.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Haven, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Lincoln Highway East
156 ft
·
9 sec
·
Lincoln Highway East
3
Turn left onto College Avenue
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
College Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto SR 930
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 930
5
Take the exit onto SR 930
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
SR 930
6
Merge onto SR 930
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Coliseum Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Parnell Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Parnell Avenue
8
Turn slight right onto North Clinton Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North Clinton Street
9
Turn left onto Wakefield Avenue
236 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wakefield Avenue
10
Turn right onto Riviera Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Riviera Drive
11
Turn left onto Catalina Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Catalina Avenue
12
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
434 ft
·
19 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.4 — 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
|
Lincoln Highway East
Turn right onto Lincoln Highway East
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
College Avenue
Turn left onto College Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 930
At end of road, turn right onto SR 930
Navigation decision point
4
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Wakefield Avenue
Turn left onto Wakefield Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Dartmouth Drive
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Late night in Fort Wayne on Sunday
Local time
12:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
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
20 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
17m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route contains zero highway miles. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, specifically utilizing Lincoln Highway East, College Avenue, and South Coliseum Boulevard to reach your destination. Because the journey is entirely on local roads, the drive feels more like a standard commute than a long-distance haul. There are no extended, uninterrupted stretches, requiring you to stay alert for frequent turns and intersection changes. This road personality is defined by its urban, local nature, providing a direct experience of the infrastructure connecting these two Indiana communities.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on South Coliseum Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Lincoln Highway East.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Lincoln Highway East): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 930): 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 17m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on South Coliseum Boulevard. 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 (Lincoln Highway East): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (College Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (SR 930): 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Fort Wayne, IN
More from New Haven, IN
More trips to Fort Wayne, IN
Explore more options from New Haven, IN or browse trips ending in Fort Wayne, IN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IN road trips.