Origin
Fort Wayne, IN
Late night in Fort Wayne on Friday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Mount Vernon, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
59.3 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
7 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, IN
Veronika Andrews
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Mount Vernon, IN covers 59.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wabash Road, I 69, US 24 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.3 miles on Wabash Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 59.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Mount Vernon, IN covers 59.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m, 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 16 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 15.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Washington Center Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Mount Vernon, IN is easy. At 1h 18m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Washington Center Road): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Washington Center Road
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
Navigation decision point
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
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
3
47.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
BUS US 24; SR 13 / Manchester Avenue
Turn left onto BUS US 24; SR 13 / Manchester Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash Road | 15.3 mi | 19m |
| I 69 | 13.8 mi | 15m |
| US 24 | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| Southwood Drive | 7.9 mi | 11m |
| Manchester Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Lafayette Center Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| East 900 North | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Wabash Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Wabash Road
— 15.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Mount Vernon, 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
15 mi
·
19 min
·
Wabash Road
12
Turn left onto BUS US 24; SR 13
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Manchester Avenue
13
Turn left onto SR 13
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Wabash Street
14
Turn slight right onto SR 13
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Southwood Drive
15
Turn left onto South Old State Road 13
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Old State Road 13
16
Arrive at destination
South Old State Road 13
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.7 mi from Fort Wayne, IN · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.7 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Vernon, IN
The final approach into Mount Vernon, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.27 one way
$18.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.18 | $20.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.80 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Mount Vernon, IN
Late night in Mount Vernon on Friday
Local time
12:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Huntington, IN
30 mi in
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
1 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
1h 18m 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 Mount Vernon, IN covers 59.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wabash Road, I 69, US 24. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.7 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 $9.27 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.
The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Mount Vernon, IN is easy. At 1h 18m with 43% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Washington Center Road): Navigation decision point; 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.
The route from Fort Wayne, IN to Mount Vernon, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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