Origin
Woodburn, IN
Night in Woodburn on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodburn, 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
32m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodburn, IN
Clement Lepetit
Trip Overview
Woodburn to Fort Wayne is 16.5 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Stellhorn Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Indiana, traveling through the Midwest region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's perfect for a quick transit. With its minimal distance and duration, this route offers a straightforward and efficient connection between the two towns, ideal for those needing to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stellhorn Road | 7.1 mi | 12m |
| Woodburn Road | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| Rohman Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Saint Joe Center Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| St Joe Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Platter Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Webster Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Washington Center Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Stellhorn Road
— 7.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodburn, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.
1
Start on this road
10 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Center Street
108 ft
·
6 sec
·
Center Street
3
Turn right onto SR 101
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn slight right
158 ft
·
6 sec
5
Continue on Woodburn Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Woodburn Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto North Webster Road
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Webster Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Webster Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Webster Road
8
Continue on Platter Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Platter Road
9
Turn left onto Thimlar Road
447 ft
·
8 sec
·
Thimlar Road
10
Continue on Platter Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Platter Road
11
Continue on Rohman Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rohman Road
12
Continue on Stellhorn Road
7.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Stellhorn Road
13
Turn right onto St Joe Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
St Joe Road
Use the right lane.
14
Turn sharp left onto Saint Joe Center Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Saint Joe Center Road
15
Continue on St Joe Center Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
St Joe Center Road
16
Continue on East Washington Center Road
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Washington Center Road
17
Turn left onto Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Center Street
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 101 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 101 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
North Webster Road
At end of road, turn right onto North Webster Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Webster Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Webster Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
St Joe Road
Turn right onto St Joe Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Night in Fort Wayne on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
W 15 mph
84% chance
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
6 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
32m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by its numerous turns, making it a local, rather than highway, experience. With 0% highway share, you'll be navigating primarily on roads like Stellhorn Road, Woodburn Road, and Rohman Road. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.1 miles on Stellhorn Road. Be prepared for a varied pace as you navigate through neighborhoods and local thoroughfares, a stark contrast to a high-speed interstate journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Stellhorn Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Street.
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 16.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Center Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 101 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (North Webster Road): 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 32m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Stellhorn Road. 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 (Center Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 101 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.7 miles (North Webster Road): 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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