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Trip from Speedway, 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 31m

Distance

128.1 mi

206 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m

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

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town in Wayne Township, Marion County, Indiana

Speedway, IN

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Trip Overview

Speedway, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is 128.1 miles and takes about 2h 31m via I 69, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Indiana, moving from the Midwest region to the same region. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused experience that's ideal for a single-day trip. It's a relatively short distance, making it convenient for a quick journey or an easy addition to a longer itinerary. The total duration is manageable, allowing for minimal disruption to your schedule.

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

64.1 miles from Speedway, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 110.9 mi 2h
Binford Boulevard 6.4 mi 9m
West 38th Street 4.4 mi 7m
Georgetown Road 1.5 mi 2m
West 25th Street 1.5 mi 3m
East 38th Street 1.3 mi 3m
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive 1 mi 1m
East Washington Center Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 110.9 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

75 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn left

262 ft · 20 sec
3

Turn left onto West 25th Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · West 25th Street
4

At end of road, turn left onto Georgetown Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Georgetown Road
5

Turn right onto West 38th Street

4.4 mi · 7 min · West 38th Street
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on East 38th Street

1.3 mi · 3 min · East 38th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

1.0 mi · 1 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on Binford Boulevard

6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard
Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 69

2.8 mi · 3 min · I 69
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

108 mi · 1 hr 57 min · I 69
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 312A Toward Coldwater Road South
12

Turn right onto Coldwater Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Coldwater Road
Use the right lane.
13

Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Washington Center Road
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive
15

Arrive at destination

Dartmouth Drive

Trip Plan

Given the short 2.5-hour drive time and 128.1-mile distance, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure. Leaving in the morning will get you to Fort Wayne with plenty of daylight remaining. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $20, planning is minimal. The longest stretch on I 69 is over 110 miles, so consider filling up your tank before departing Speedway to ensure uninterrupted travel on the interstate.

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 64.1 miles from Speedway, IN, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.9 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 28 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 64.1 miles or 1h 21m 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 5m

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 Speedway, 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 Speedway, IN

This is one driving day of about 128.1 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Speedway, 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 I 69 for about 110.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pendleton, IN

64 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.

Popular next leg

Pendleton, IN to Fort Wayne, IN

94.3 mi · 1h 46m

Pacing Suggestions

McCordsville, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Daleville, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.1 miles from Speedway, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.9 miles.

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

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Inexpensiv

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fishers, Indiana

1.7 mi

Mr Gyro's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Indianapolis, Indiana

1.7 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

Hardee's

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Inexpensiv

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13172919270

Visit website

Sahm's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13178421577

Visit website

Mr Gyro's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

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

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+13173889788

Visit website

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

Visit website

Food Court

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

Catello’s Italian Art Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $40

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+17652219052

Visit website

McDonald's

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Fishers, Indiana

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13178420013

Visit website

Al-Rayan restaurant

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+13179867554

Visit website

Black Forest Cat Café

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 9:30 am–6 pm

+12604982988

Visit website

Firefly Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

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

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+12603730505

Visit website

Old Crown Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18887627837

Visit website

Founders Grounds Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Speedway, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+13179815358

Visit website

Falls Perk Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Pendleton, Indiana

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+17657783423

Visit website

Fortezza Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+12602034103

Visit website

The Hive Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12602409911

Visit website

The Light House coffee bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12604333710

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

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

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Mississinewa 1812

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Marion, Indiana

+17656139248

Visit website

Indy with Kids

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

Indianapolis, IN

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13174555289

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 127.4 — 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

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | Georgetown Road

At end of road, turn left onto Georgetown Road

Navigation decision point

6
3 mi into trip | ~6m in | West 38th Street

Turn right onto West 38th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
19.1 mi into trip | ~32m in | I 69

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
127.4 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | Coldwater Road

Turn right onto Coldwater Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.03 one way

$40.05 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.99 $43.98
premium $4.89 $24.65 $49.30
diesel $5.61 $28.28 $56.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.4 0 $13.45 $6.15
Efficient EV 32 0 $11.21 $5.12
EV Truck/SUV 51.2 0 $17.93 $8.20

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Speedway, IN

Late night in Speedway on Tuesday

Local time

5:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Wayne, IN

Late night in Fort Wayne on Tuesday

Local time

5:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Pendleton, IN

64 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

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 31m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 87% of it on major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I 69, experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 110.9 miles. The journey begins on local roads like West 38th Street and Binford Boulevard before merging onto the interstate. This highway-centric profile suggests a consistent driving pace for the majority of the trip, with minimal slowdowns once you're on I 69.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 110.9 mi on I 69.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Binford Boulevard. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 128.1 miles you will encounter 11 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: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (West 38th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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 31m. Total distance: 128.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 110.9 miles on I 69. 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: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (Georgetown Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (West 38th Street): 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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