Origin
Shadeland, IN
Late night in Shadeland on Sunday
Local time
3:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shadeland, 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 10m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shadeland, IN
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 53.3-mile drive from Shadeland, Indiana, to Fort Wayne, Indiana, takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes and is perfectly suited for a day trip. You'll primarily be on Interstate 69, with some time on West 1100 South 35 and North Huntington Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, this is an economical journey through the Midwest. Given the short duration and lack of recommended stops, it's a simple, direct trip that won't require an overnight stay. Consider this a quick and easy connection between two points in Indiana.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 38.9 mi | 42m |
| West 1100 South 35 | 6.3 mi | 11m |
| North Huntington Road | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| East Bocock Road | 1.7 mi | 6m |
| Marion Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East 350 North | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Center Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Coldwater Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 38.9 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shadeland, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.
1
Start on Northwest Shadeland Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Northwest Shadeland Road
2
Turn right onto East 350 North
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 350 North
3
Continue on East Bocock Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Bocock Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto East Bocock Road
1.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Bocock Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto SR 9
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Huntington Road
6
Continue on SR 9
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Marion Road
7
Turn right onto SR 218
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
West 1100 South 35
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
9
Merge onto I 69
39 mi
·
42 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 312A
Toward Coldwater Road South
11
Turn right onto Coldwater Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Coldwater Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Washington Center Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Shadeland, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 52.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 350 North
Turn right onto East 350 North
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 9 / North Huntington Road
At end of road, turn right onto SR 9 / North Huntington Road
Navigation decision point
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward Coldwater Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 312A
Toward Coldwater Road South
6
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
Coldwater Road
Turn right onto Coldwater Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.33 one way
$16.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Fort Wayne, IN
Late night in Fort Wayne on Sunday
Local time
3:52 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
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 10m 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 highway-focused experience for this 53.3-mile route, with 73% of the drive taking place on major roadways like I-69. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.9 miles on I-69, meaning you'll have plenty of time on the interstate. While the majority is highway, you will transition to local roads like West 1100 South 35 and North Huntington Road, offering a slight change of pace before reaching your destination. This route offers a consistent driving feel for most of its length.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.9 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and West 1100 South 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 350 North.
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 10m 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: at 0.1 miles (East 350 North): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (SR 9 / North Huntington Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 10m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.9 miles on I 69. 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: at 0.1 miles (East 350 North): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (SR 9 / North Huntington Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.5 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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