Uniontown, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is 263 miles and takes about 5 hours 13 minutes via I 69, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, moving through the Midwest region. You'll be spending most of your time on the interstate, which makes for a straightforward drive. Consider this route if you need an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
131.6 miles from Uniontown, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
181.3 mi
3h 20m
North Gospel Street
41.5 mi
51m
SR 145
16.2 mi
24m
State Road 56
8.9 mi
12m
SR 37
7.4 mi
10m
South Indian Lake Road
4 mi
7m
North Main Street
1.7 mi
2m
SR 64
1.1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 181.3 mi, about 3h 20m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 62 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,534 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,927
Quietest
2 AM
~198 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Uniontown, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.
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Start on County Rd S Indian Lake
42 ft·8 sec·County Rd S Indian Lake
2
Turn left onto SR 62
4.0 mi·7 min·South Indian Lake Road
3
Turn left onto SR 37
7.4 mi·10 min·SR 37
4
Turn straight onto SR 64
1.1 mi·1 min·SR 64
5
Continue on SR 145
16 mi·24 min·SR 145
6
Turn right onto SR 56
1.7 mi·2 min·North Main Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on SR 56
8.9 mi·12 min·State Road 56
8
Continue on US 150; SR 37; SR 56
259 ft·4 sec·West Main Street
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
0.1 mi·8 sec·North Gospel Street
10
Continue on SR 37
41 mi·51 min·North Gospel Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 69
57 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi·13 min·I 69; I 465
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi·5 min·I 69
Exit 37Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
108 mi·1 hr 57 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 312AToward Coldwater Road South
16
Turn right onto Coldwater Road
0.2 mi·18 sec·Coldwater Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
0.3 mi·40 sec·East Washington Center Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi·38 sec·Dartmouth Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour duration, leaving in the morning is ideal to avoid driving in the dark. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the longest stretch on I 69 is over 180 miles. Make sure to budget around $40 for fuel. You'll likely notice the transition from more rural cruising on the interstate to local roads as you get closer to your destination.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 131.6 miles from Uniontown, IN, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 181.3 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 58 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.6 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 20m
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 Uniontown, 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 Uniontown, IN
This is one driving day of about 263.1 miles and 5h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Uniontown, 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 181.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Home stretch
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
$10 to $20
Warren, Indiana
Hours: 9 am–1 pm
+12603759960
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 28.7 and 262.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
28.7 mi into trip|~43m in|SR 56 / North Main Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
39.4 mi into trip|~58m in|SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 37 / North Gospel Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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149.8 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
6
154.1 mi into trip|~3h 14m 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
262.4 mi into trip|~5h 11m in|Coldwater Road
Turn right onto Coldwater Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.85 one way
$77.71 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$42.89
$85.79
premium
$4.72
$48.85
$97.70
diesel
$4.80
$49.68
$99.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.9
0
$27.63
$12.63
Efficient EV
65.8
0
$23.02
$10.52
EV Truck/SUV
105.2
1
$36.83
$16.84
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Uniontown, IN
Morning
in Uniontown on Sunday
Local time
11:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 3 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 10:41PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Fort Wayne, IN
Afternoon
in Fort Wayne on Sunday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 5 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 17 at 10:41PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
84°F
Clermont, IN
132 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
5h 13m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
Abraham Lincoln grew from youth to manhood on this southern Indiana soil. Many character and moral traits of one of the world's most respected leaders was formed and nurtured here. Explore Lincoln's b...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 78% of this route is highway, predominantly on I 69. You'll experience a long stretch of 181.3 miles on I 69 before transitioning to surface roads like North Gospel Street and SR 145. Expect a more urban feel with frequent exits as you approach Fort Wayne.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 181.3 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and North Gospel Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 28.7 miles in near SR 56 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 263.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 28.7 miles (SR 56 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 149.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 13m. Total distance: 263.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 181.3 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Wayne, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 28.7 miles (SR 56 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 39.4 miles (SR 37 / North Gospel Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 149.8 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fort Wayne, IN before the return drive.
