Origin
Fort Wayne, IN
Night in Fort Wayne on Tuesday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Clinton, IN
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
200.9 mi
323 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
★
6 AM
4h 12m
8 AM
4h 38m
10 AM
4h 21m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 37m
8 PM
4h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, IN
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Clinton, IN covers 200.9 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway, I 465 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110.3 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
100.4 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 4h 12m highway drive covering 200.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 110.3 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 110.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.8 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 111.2 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.8 mi into trip
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~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.
6
111.2 mi into trip
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~2h 2m in
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I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
124 mi into trip
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~2h 17m in
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I 465
Keep slight right at fork onto I 465 toward I 465 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 465 South
7
136.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 36 West: Rockville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward US 36 West: Rockville Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 110.3 mi | 1h 59m |
| Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway | 35.5 mi | 52m |
| I 465 | 22.9 mi | 27m |
| Rockville Road | 12.8 mi | 20m |
| US 41 | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| East Main Street | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| East Washington Center Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| East Ohio Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 110.3 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Clinton, 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
76 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 69; US 33
7
Continue on I 69; SR 9; SR 67
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 69; SR 9; SR 67
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 69
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 69
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 465 West
11
Continue on I 465
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 465
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 465
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 465
Toward I 465 South
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 36 West: Rockville Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto US 36
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Rockville Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 36
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Rockville Road
16
Continue on US 36
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
17
Continue on US 36
36 mi
·
52 min
·
Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway
18
Continue on US 36
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Ohio Street
19
Turn left onto US 41
11 mi
·
16 min
·
US 41
20
Turn right onto SR 163
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Road 163
21
Turn right onto SR 163
328 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Main Street
22
Arrive at destination
SR 163
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 100.4 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.3 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.4 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clinton, 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.
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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 Fort Wayne, IN
This is one driving day of about 200.9 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Wayne, 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 I 69 for about 110.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.4 mi from Fort Wayne, IN · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 100.4 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.3 miles.
Arriving in Clinton, IN
The final approach into Clinton, 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 Clinton, 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
$31.41 one way
$62.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.49 | $68.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.66 | $77.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.36 | $88.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.3 | 0 | $21.09 | $9.64 |
| Efficient EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.58 | $8.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.4 | 1 | $28.13 | $12.86 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Clinton, IN
Night in Clinton on Tuesday
Local time
10:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
14 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
4h 12m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Clinton, IN covers 200.9 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, Ernie Pyle Memorial Highway, I 465. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.4 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 $31.41 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 200.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.8 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 111.2 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fort Wayne, IN to Clinton, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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