Origin
Fort Wayne, IN
Night in Fort Wayne on Thursday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Burlington, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
97.8 mi
157 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Burlington, IN
Troy Tumbin
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Burlington, IN covers 97.8 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wabash Road, SR 29, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.2 miles on Wabash Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.29 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.
Midpoint
48.9 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 97.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Burlington, IN covers 97.8 miles and takes about 2h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wabash Road is the longest continuous segment at about 46.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indi...
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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I 69; US 24; US 30
Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward West Lafayette Center Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 296B
Toward West Lafayette Center Road
5
80.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
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US 24; US 35
Take the exit onto US 24; US 35 toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Mo...
4
97.8 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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SR 22
Turn left onto SR 22
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fort Wayne, IN and Burlington, IN, road signs point toward La Porte and Rochester.
La Porte
79.3 mi in
|
~1h 41m
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via US 24; US 35
Rochester
79.3 mi in
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~1h 41m
|
via US 24; US 35
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash Road | 46.2 mi | 58m |
| SR 29 | 16.8 mi | 24m |
| I 69 | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| US 24 | 12 mi | 16m |
| Lafayette Center Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| East 900 North | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| East Washington Center Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Logansport Bypass | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Wabash Road
— 46.2 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Burlington, IN.
1
Start on Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
2
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Washington Center Road
3
Turn left onto SR 3
378 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lima Road
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis
5
Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
I 69; US 24; US 30
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 69; US 33
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69; US 33
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 296B
Toward West Lafayette Center Road
8
Continue on Lafayette Center Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Lafayette Center Road
9
Continue on East 900 North
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East 900 North
10
Turn left onto US 24
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 24
11
Continue on US 24
45 mi
·
56 min
·
Wabash Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto US 24; US 35
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wabash Road
13
Continue on US 24; US 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Logansport Bypass
14
Continue on US 24; US 35
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hoosier Heartland Highway
Toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Logansport, La Porte, Rochester
15
Take the exit onto US 24; US 35
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 24; US 35
Toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Monticello, La Porte, Rochester
16
Turn left onto SR 25
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Burlington Avenue
17
Continue on SR 29
17 mi
·
24 min
·
SR 29
18
Turn left onto SR 22
78 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 22
19
Arrive at destination
SR 22
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.9 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.9 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burlington, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Wayne, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Fort Wayne, IN
This is one driving day of about 97.8 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Fort Wayne, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Wabash Road for about 46.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 48.9 mi from Fort Wayne, IN · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.9 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Burlington, IN
The final approach into Burlington, 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 Burlington, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.29 one way
$30.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.79 | $33.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.82 | $37.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.59 | $43.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.27 | $4.69 |
| Efficient EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.56 | $3.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.69 | $6.26 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Burlington, IN
Night in Burlington on Thursday
Local time
10:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bolivar, IN
49 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 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
2h 7m 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 Fort Wayne, IN to Burlington, IN covers 97.8 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wabash Road, SR 29, I 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.9 miles from Fort Wayne, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.29 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 7m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 69; US 24; US 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Fort Wayne, IN and Burlington, IN, road signs point toward La Porte and Rochester.
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