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Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Country Squire Lakes, IN

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 40m

Distance

165.3 mi

266 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 28m ★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m

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

Downtown Country Squire Lakes, IN, IN

Country Squire Lakes, IN

Stefan Camps

Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Country Squire Lakes, IN covers 165.3 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 69, South Riley Highway, SR 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.9 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.84 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

82.7 miles from Fort Wayne, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 40m highway drive covering 165.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and South Riley Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 87.9 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 33 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 87.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and South Riley Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 40m drive. You will face about 15 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 90 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These 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 | 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
90 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Pendleton, Anderson

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Pen...
4
115.1 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in | SR 9

Enter roundabout onto SR 9

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
126.4 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | North Riley Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto North Riley Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Country Squire Lakes, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Anderson along the way.

Anderson

90 mi in | ~1h 39m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 69 87.9 mi 1h 35m
South Riley Highway 19 mi 28m
SR 9 14.2 mi 21m
Pendleton Avenue 10 mi 17m
SR 7 9.1 mi 13m
North State Street 5 mi 7m
South 200 East 4.5 mi 6m
SR 46 3.2 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 69 — 87.9 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Country Squire Lakes, 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

3.2 mi · 3 min · I 69; SR 9; SR 67
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward SR 9 South, SR 67 South, SR 38 East: Pendleton, Anderson
9

Turn left onto SR 9; SR 67

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pendleton Avenue
10

Continue on SR 9; SR 38; SR 67

3.5 mi · 5 min · SR 9; SR 38; SR 67
11

Turn slight left onto SR 9

9.1 mi · 15 min · Pendleton Avenue
12

Continue on SR 9

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
13

Continue on SR 9

5.0 mi · 7 min · North State Street
14

Continue on SR 9

4.5 mi · 6 min · South 200 East
15

Enter roundabout onto SR 9

164 ft · 2 sec · SR 9
16

Continue on SR 9

11 mi · 15 min · SR 9
17

Turn left onto SR 9

0.6 mi · 53 sec · North Riley Highway
18

Turn left

110 ft · 2 sec
19

Keep slight right at fork onto North Riley Highway

0.1 mi · 9 sec · North Riley Highway
20

Continue on North Harrison Street

0.4 mi · 35 sec · North Harrison Street
21

Enter roundabout onto SR 9

401 ft · 6 sec · South Harrison Street
22

Continue on SR 9

2.2 mi · 3 min · South Harrison Street
23

Continue on SR 9

19 mi · 28 min · South Riley Highway
24

Continue on SR 46

3.2 mi · 4 min · SR 46
25

Turn left onto County Road 750 East

0.4 mi · 1 min · County Road 750 East
26

Turn left onto County Road East 200 South

235 ft · 6 sec · County Road East 200 South
27

Turn right onto County Road South 750 East

1.1 mi · 1 min · County Road South 750 East
28

Turn right onto County Road East 300 South

0.2 mi · 19 sec · County Road East 300 South
29

Continue on East Legal Tender Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Legal Tender Road
30

Turn left onto SR 7

9.1 mi · 13 min · SR 7
31

Turn right onto Squire Lakes Drive

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Squire Lakes Drive
32

At end of road, turn right onto Country Manor Street

1.4 mi · 5 min · Country Manor Street
33

Arrive at destination

Country Manor Street

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 82.7 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.9 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 82.7 miles or 1h 31m 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 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Country Squire Lakes, 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 165.3 miles and 3h 40m.

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 87.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 82.7 mi from Fort Wayne, IN · 1h 31m into the drive

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

83 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

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Cincinnati, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.7 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.9 miles.

Arriving in Country Squire Lakes, IN

The final approach into Country Squire Lakes, 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 Country Squire Lakes, 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

$25.84 one way

$51.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.37 $56.75
premium $4.89 $31.81 $63.62
diesel $5.61 $36.50 $72.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Wayne, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Wayne, IN

Tesla

10 DCFC

Culver's - Tesla Supercharger

Shelbyville, IN

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer 125 (Fort Wayne, IN)

Fort Wayne, IN

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Mercedes Benz of Fort Wayne - DCFC

Fort Wayne, IN

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 242

Shelbyville, IN

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Shelbyville

Shelbyville, IN

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Hubler Ford Center

Shelbyville, IN

Blink Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 Blink Network: 4 Tesla: 3 EV Connect: 3 Non-Networked: 2 Electrify America: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.6 0 $17.36 $7.93
Efficient EV 41.3 0 $14.46 $6.61
EV Truck/SUV 66.1 0 $23.14 $10.58

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 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 4 days ago

Origin

Fort Wayne, IN

Night in Fort Wayne on Tuesday

Local time

11:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Country Squire Lakes, IN

Night in Country Squire Lakes on Tuesday

Local time

11:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°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

27 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

3h 40m 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 Country Squire Lakes, IN covers 165.3 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, South Riley Highway, SR 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.7 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 $25.84 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 is a straightforward 3h 40m drive. You will face about 15 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 90 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Country Squire Lakes, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Anderson along the way.

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