Origin
Bright, IN
Afternoon in Bright on Tuesday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bright, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
147.9 mi
238 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
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6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bright, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bright, IN to Fort Wayne, IN covers 147.9 miles and takes about 3h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Brookville Avenue, Indiana Highway 101 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.4 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
74 miles from Bright, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 3h 18m highway drive covering 147.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and Brookville Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 104.4 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 104.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Brookville Avenue. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near North Dearborn Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 1.5 miles (North Dearborn Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Whites Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (SR 46 / State Road 46): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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North Dearborn Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Dearborn Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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Whites Hill Road
Turn right onto Whites Hill Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
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SR 46 / State Road 46
At end of road, turn right onto SR 46 / State Road 46
Navigation decision point
5
6.6 mi into trip
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~12m in
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US 52 / Harrison Brookville Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 52 / Harrison Brookville Road
Navigation decision point
7
145.9 mi into trip
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~3h 14m in
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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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 104.4 mi | 2h 4m |
| Brookville Avenue | 15.8 mi | 26m |
| Indiana Highway 101 | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| U.S. Highway 52 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Harrison Brookville Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Whites Hill Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Dearborn Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Coldwater Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 104.4 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bright, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.
1
Start on this road
117 ft
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13 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto State Line Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
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State Line Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto North Dearborn Road
1.9 mi
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3 min
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North Dearborn Road
4
Turn right onto Whites Hill Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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Whites Hill Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto SR 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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State Road 46
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 52
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Harrison Brookville Road
7
Continue on US 52
4.8 mi
·
7 min
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U.S. Highway 52
8
Continue on US 52
16 mi
·
26 min
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Brookville Avenue
9
Continue on SR 101
7.5 mi
·
13 min
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Indiana Highway 101
10
Continue on SR 101
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 27
104 mi
·
2 hr 4 min
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US 27
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Lafayette Street
13
Continue on US 27
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Spy Run Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on US 27
0.4 mi
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27 sec
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North Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on North Clinton Street
0.5 mi
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41 sec
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North Clinton Street
16
Keep slight left at fork onto Coldwater Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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Coldwater Road
Toward Coldwater Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto East Washington Center Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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East Washington Center Road
18
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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Dartmouth Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
Trip Plan
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 74 miles from Bright, IN, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.4 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74 miles or 1h 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 2h 44m
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 Bright, 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 Bright, IN
This is one driving day of about 147.9 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bright, 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 US 27 for about 104.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74 mi from Bright, IN · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74 miles from Bright, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.4 miles.
Arriving in Fort Wayne, IN
The final approach into Fort Wayne, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fort Wayne, IN.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.12 one way
$46.24 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.46 | $56.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.65 | $65.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.53 | $7.10 |
| Efficient EV | 37 | 0 | $12.94 | $5.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.2 | 0 | $20.71 | $9.47 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Afternoon in Fort Wayne on Tuesday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3h 18m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bright, IN to Fort Wayne, IN covers 147.9 miles and takes about 3h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Brookville Avenue, Indiana Highway 101. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74 miles from Bright, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (North Dearborn Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (Whites Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (SR 46 / State Road 46): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bright, IN to Fort Wayne, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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