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Trip from Davis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

112.1 mi

180 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 24m ★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 28m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Davis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN covers 112.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 30, US 35, US 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.6 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.03 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

56.1 miles from Davis, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 33m highway drive covering 112.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and US 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.6 miles on US 30.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and US 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near US 35.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 2h 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles (US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.2 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
2.7 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 35

Turn right onto US 35

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
28.6 mi into trip | ~43m in | US 30

Merge onto US 30

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
108.2 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | US 30

Take the exit onto US 30 toward I 69 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 69 North
5
111.2 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Take the exit toward Coldwater Road South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 312A Toward Coldwater Road South
6
111.4 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | Coldwater Road

Turn right onto Coldwater Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 30 82.6 mi 1h 47m
US 35 20.6 mi 32m
US 6 5 mi 7m
US 20 1.4 mi 2m
SR 212 1.1 mi 1m
East Washington Center Road 0.3 mi <1m
Coldwater Road 0.2 mi <1m
Dartmouth Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 30 — 82.6 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 212

1.1 mi · 1 min · SR 212
2

Continue on US 20

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 20
3

Turn straight

0.2 mi · 38 sec
4

Continue on US 20

1.3 mi · 1 min · US 20
5

Turn right onto US 35

14 mi · 23 min · US 35
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto US 6; US 35

5.0 mi · 7 min · US 6; US 35
7

Turn right onto US 35

6.3 mi · 8 min · US 35
8

Turn left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
9

Merge onto US 30

80 mi · 1 hr 44 min · US 30
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit onto US 30

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 30
Toward I 69 North 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

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 56.1 miles from Davis, IN, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.6 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 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.1 miles or 1h 19m 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 6m

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 Davis, 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 Davis, IN

This is one driving day of about 112.1 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Davis, 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 30 for about 82.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.1 mi from Davis, IN · 1h 19m into the drive

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

56 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

Chicago, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Chicago, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.1 miles from Davis, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.6 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes National Park

National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour $20
Park Closure: Partial Closures to Marquette Greenway Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Park Closure: Mount Baldy Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.03 one way

$34.05 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $18.77 $37.54
premium $4.80 $21.16 $42.32
diesel $5.64 $24.90 $49.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.6 0 $11.77 $5.38
Efficient EV 28 0 $9.81 $4.48
EV Truck/SUV 44.8 0 $15.69 $7.17

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Davis, IN

Afternoon in Davis on Monday

Local time

2:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Wayne, IN

Afternoon in Fort Wayne on Monday

Local time

3:34 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

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

6 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

2h 33m 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 Davis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN covers 112.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, US 35, US 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.1 miles from Davis, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 33m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.7 miles (US 35): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.6 miles (US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 108.2 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Davis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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