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Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Fish Lake, IN

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

95.1 mi

153 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
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.

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Fish Lake, IN

Alexey Demidov

Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Fish Lake, IN covers 95.1 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 US 30, Pierce Road, US 31 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.87 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.5 miles from Fort Wayne, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 7m highway drive covering 95.1 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and Pierce Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 61 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 13 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 61 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and Pierce Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.1 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 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 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...
8
3.2 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 30

Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 309B Toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
4
64.2 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward US 31 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 31 North
5
78 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward SR 4: North Liberty, La Porte

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

Toward SR 4: North Liberty, La Porte
4
78.3 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | SR 4 / Pierce Road

Turn left onto SR 4 / Pierce Road

Navigation decision point

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 Fish Lake, IN, road signs begin pointing toward La Porte along the way.

La Porte

78 mi in | ~1h 41m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 30 61 mi 1h 20m
Pierce Road 16.7 mi 24m
US 31 13.3 mi 15m
East Washington Center Road 1.6 mi 2m
I 69 1.1 mi 1m
Dartmouth Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Lima Road <0.1 mi <1m
South Longshore Drive <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 30 — 61 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Fish Lake, 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

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 69; US 24; US 30
6

Take the exit onto US 30

61 mi · 1 hr 20 min · US 30
Exit 309B Toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road Use the slight right lane.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward US 31 North
8

Merge onto US 31

13 mi · 15 min · US 31
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward SR 4: North Liberty, La Porte
10

Turn left onto SR 4

12 mi · 18 min · Pierce Road
11

Continue on SR 4

4.4 mi · 6 min · Pierce Road
12

Turn left onto South Longshore Drive

35 ft · 1 sec · South Longshore Drive
13

Arrive at destination

South Longshore 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.5 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61 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 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.5 miles or 1h 3m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fish Lake, 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 95.1 miles and 2h 7m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 61 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.5 mi from Fort Wayne, IN · 1h 3m into the drive

Downtown chicago-il

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Chicago, IL

48 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 47.5 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 US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61 miles.

Arriving in Fish Lake, IN

The final approach into Fish Lake, 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 Fish Lake, 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...

29 mi from route ~71 min detour $20 near mile 95.1
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

$14.87 one way

$29.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.32 $32.65
premium $4.89 $18.30 $36.60
diesel $5.61 $21.00 $41.99

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: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Wayne, IN

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Wayne, IN

Tesla

10 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

City Ford

Columbia City, IN

SYNERGEV

4 DCFC

O'Daniel Motor Sales, Inc - (DCFC)

Fort Wayne, IN

Blink Network

2 DCFC

City Chevrolet

Columbia City, IN

SYNERGEV

2 DCFC

OLIVER FORD DC FASTCHARGER

Plymouth, IN

ChargePoint Network

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 4 Tesla: 2 Non-Networked: 2 Blink Network: 2 SYNERGEV: 2 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.5 0 $9.99 $4.56
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.32 $3.80
EV Truck/SUV 38 0 $13.31 $6.09

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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

10:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fish Lake, IN

Night in Fish Lake on Tuesday

Local time

9:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°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 earlier

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

Temperature spread

2 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 Fish Lake, IN covers 95.1 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 US 30, Pierce Road, US 31. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.5 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 $14.87 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.1 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 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
On the drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Fish Lake, IN, road signs begin pointing toward La Porte along the way.

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