Origin
Fort Wayne, IN
Late night in Fort Wayne on Friday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Harlan, IN
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harlan, IN
Rahib Yaqubov
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Harlan, IN covers 16.2 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maysville Road, I 469, I 69 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.4 miles on Maysville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Harlan, IN covers 16.2 miles and takes about 22m, 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 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maysville Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.4 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 0.5 miles in near Coldwater Road.
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 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Coldwater Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 469; US 24; US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Coldwater Road
Turn right onto Coldwater Road
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 69 North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 69 North
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 469; US 24; US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 469; US 24; US 30 toward I 469 East, US 24 East, US 30 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 315
Toward I 469 East, US 24 East, US 30 East
5
9.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25
Toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
4
16.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Water Street
Turn left onto Water Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maysville Road | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| I 469 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| I 69 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| East Washington Center Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dartmouth Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Coldwater Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Maysville Road
— 6.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Harlan, IN.
1
Start on Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
2
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Washington Center Road
3
Turn right onto Coldwater Road
365 ft
·
7 sec
·
Coldwater Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 69 North
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; US 24; US 30
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 469; US 24; US 30
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 469; US 24; US 30
Exit 315
Toward I 469 East, US 24 East, US 30 East
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 25
Toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
8
Turn left onto SR 37
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Maysville Road
9
Turn left onto Water Street
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Water Street
10
Arrive at destination
Water Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.53 one way
$5.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Harlan, IN
Late night in Harlan on Friday
Local time
2:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
22m 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 Harlan, IN covers 16.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maysville Road, I 469, I 69. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 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 $2.53 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 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Coldwater Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (I 469; US 24; US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Fort Wayne, IN to Harlan, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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