Origin
Randolph, IN
Morning in Randolph on Sunday
Local time
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Randolph, 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
1h 18m
Distance
65.1 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Randolph, IN
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Randolph to Fort Wayne is 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 18m via US 27, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a straightforward trip with minimal complexity, making it a practical choice for a quick transition between two points. It’s a short enough distance that you can easily manage it in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 60.2 mi | 1h 9m |
| Coldwater Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Spy Run Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Lafayette Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Clinton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Center Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dartmouth Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Line Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 60.2 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randolph, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.
1
Start on Line Street
133 ft
·
6 sec
·
Line Street
2
Turn right onto US 27
60 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
US 27
3
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
4
Continue on US 27
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Spy Run Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 27
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on North Clinton Street
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Clinton Street
7
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.
8
Turn right onto East Washington Center Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Washington Center Road
9
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Randolph, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 65 — 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
|
US 27
Turn right onto US 27
Navigation decision point
4
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
US 27 / Lafayette Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27 / Lafayette Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
63.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
3
64.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
East Washington Center Road
Turn right onto East Washington Center Road
Navigation decision point
3
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Dartmouth Drive
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.18 one way
$20.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.53 | $25.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.37 | $28.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.70 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.11 | $4.17 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
11:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Decatur, IN
33 mi in
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
18 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
1h 18m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the journey on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 60.2 miles on US 27, providing a consistent pace for a considerable portion of the trip. Coldwater Road and Spy Run Avenue will guide you into Fort Wayne. The consistent highway share means you'll likely encounter fewer traffic lights and slower local roads, allowing for a more direct and potentially faster travel experience.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.2 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Coldwater Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 27.
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 1h 18m drive. You will face about 5 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 (US 27): Navigation decision point; at 60.2 miles (US 27 / Lafayette Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 63.1 miles (Coldwater Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 1h 18m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.2 miles on US 27. 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 (US 27): Navigation decision point; at 60.2 miles (US 27 / Lafayette Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 63.1 miles (Coldwater Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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