Origin
Westchester, IN
Morning in Westchester on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westchester, 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
14m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Westchester, IN
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
This short 8.3-mile drive from Westchester to Fort Wayne, Indiana, will only take about 14 minutes, making it an easy addition to any Midwest itinerary. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is a very affordable $1, so you won't need to budget much for gas. Since it's such a quick trip, it's perfectly suited for a single day, allowing you to focus on your destination. This route is ideal for getting from point A to point B efficiently within Indiana.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Coldwater Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Spy Run Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Clinton Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Washington Center Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Paulding Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dartmouth Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chatham Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lafayette Street
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westchester, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.
1
Start on Chatham Drive
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Chatham Drive
2
Turn left onto Downingtown Drive
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Downingtown Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto Burns Boulevard
196 ft
·
13 sec
·
Burns Boulevard
4
Turn left onto South Hanna Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
South Hanna Street
5
Turn left onto East Paulding Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Paulding Road
6
Turn right onto US 27
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Lafayette Street
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
8
Continue on US 27
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Spy Run Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 27
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on North Clinton Street
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
North Clinton Street
11
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.
12
Turn right onto East Washington Center Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Washington Center Road
13
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
14
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 6.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Downingtown Drive
Turn left onto Downingtown Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Burns Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Burns Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Hanna Street
Turn left onto South Hanna Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East Paulding Road
Turn left onto East Paulding Road
Navigation decision point
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.42 | $2.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 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 | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
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
Morning in Fort Wayne on Sunday
Local time
6:25 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
14m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with 0% of the route on highways. You'll primarily navigate using Lafayette Street, Coldwater Road, and Spy Run Avenue. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles along Lafayette Street. Expect a driving experience that involves frequent turns and local traffic conditions rather than long, open stretches.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Lafayette Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Downingtown Drive.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 8.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Downingtown Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Burns Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (South Hanna Street): 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 14m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Lafayette Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 (Downingtown Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Burns Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (South Hanna Street): 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.
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