Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to Nineveh, IN

Drive Time

3h 10m

Distance

156.6 mi

252 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 59m ★

6 AM

3h 11m

8 AM

3h 34m

10 AM

3h 19m

12 PM

3h 16m

3 PM

3h 20m

5 PM

3h 33m

8 PM

3h 3m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Fort Wayne to Nineveh, expect a straightforward trip covering 156.6 miles. The drive typically takes about 3 hours and 10 minutes, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-69 and I-65 before finishing on South Nineveh Road. With an estimated fuel cost of $24, it is a relatively budget-friendly excursion across the Midwest. Because the route is compact, you have the flexibility to head out in the morning and easily reach your destination by midday. It serves as a practical connection between two points in Indiana without the complexity of a multi-day itinerary.

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

78.3 miles from Fort Wayne, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 88% of your time spent on major interstates. You should prepare for a long, steady stretch of road, as your longest uninterrupted segment covers 125.5 miles on I-69. The journey maintains a consistent pace, allowing you to settle into a rhythm behind the wheel for most of the transit. As you transition off the interstates and onto South Nineveh Road for the final leg, the driving environment shifts from high-speed highway travel to a slower, more localized pace. Expect a functional, efficient experience rather than a winding backroads adventure.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 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 125.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 156.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 111.2 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 127.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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...

111.2 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

127.6 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 52 Toward Emerson Avenue

127.8 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

144.3 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Take the exit toward SR 44: Shelbyville, Franklin

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

Exit 90 Toward SR 44: Shelbyville, Franklin

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Nineveh, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.

Franklin

144.3 mi in | ~2h 42m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	125.5 mi	2h 17m
I 65	12.9 mi	14m
South Nineveh Road	3.3 mi	8m
South 100 East	2.6 mi	5m
South Emerson Avenue	2.6 mi	4m
South 200 East	1.9 mi	6m
East Washington Center Road	1.6 mi	2m
East King Street	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 125.5 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and Nineveh, IN.

Start on Dartmouth Drive

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Washington Center Road

Turn left onto SR 3

378 ft · 14 sec · Lima Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 69 South, US 24 West, US 30 West: Indianapolis

Merge onto I 69; US 24; US 30

8.4 mi · 9 min · I 69; US 24; US 30

Use the straight lane.

Continue on I 69; US 33

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 69; US 33

Continue on I 69; SR 9; SR 67

24 mi · 26 min · I 69; SR 9; SR 67

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 69

Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 69

15 mi · 18 min · I 69

Exit 200 Toward I 465 South, I 69 South Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 52 Toward Emerson Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto East Southport Road

0.5 mi · 52 sec · East Southport Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto I 65

13 mi · 14 min · I 65

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec

Exit 90 Toward SR 44: Shelbyville, Franklin

Turn right onto East King Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · East King Street

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto East King Street

102 ft · 1 sec · East King Street

Continue on East King Street

0.6 mi · 57 sec · East King Street

Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

491 ft · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

Turn right onto East Jefferson Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Jefferson Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 31

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Morton Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto South 200 East

0.2 mi · 55 sec · South 200 East

Continue on South 200 East

0.8 mi · 3 min · South 200 East

Continue on South 200 East

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 200 East

Turn right onto Nineveh Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nineveh Road

Continue on South 100 East

1.0 mi · 1 min · South 100 East

Turn right onto East 300 South

348 ft · 14 sec · East 300 South

Turn left onto South 100 East

1.6 mi · 3 min · South 100 East

Continue on South Nineveh Road

3.3 mi · 8 min · South Nineveh Road

Turn left onto Hospital Road

112 ft · 3 sec · Hospital Road

Arrive at destination

Hospital Road

Trip Plan

To keep your drive smooth, aim to complete the 156.6-mile trek in a single session with just one planned stop to stretch your legs. Since the vast majority of your time is spent on I-69 and I-65, stay alert for typical interstate traffic patterns that could impact your 3-hour and 10-minute estimated arrival time. Check your fuel levels before departing Fort Wayne, as budgeting $24 for gas is a smart baseline but can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Because the route is short, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your departure time to avoid peak rush hour traffic in larger hubs. A helpful tip is to time your single break to coincide with your transition off the interstate onto South Nineveh Road, ensuring you are refreshed for the final local approach.

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 78.3 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, or about 1h 26m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.5 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 78.3 miles or 1h 26m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nineveh, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fort Wayne, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 156.6 miles and 3h 10m.

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 125.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.3 mi from Fort Wayne, IN · 1h 26m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cincinnati, OH

78 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 78.3 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 125.5 miles.

Arriving in Nineveh, IN

The final approach into Nineveh, 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 Nineveh, 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

$23.79 one way

$47.57 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$26.22	$52.44
premium	$4.80	$29.56	$59.13
diesel	$5.64	$34.79	$69.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47	$16.44	$7.52
Efficient EV	39.2	$13.70	$6.26
EV Truck/SUV	62.6	$21.92	$10.02

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 2 days ago

Origin

Fort Wayne, IN

Evening in Fort Wayne on Sunday

Local time

7:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nineveh, IN

Evening in Nineveh on Sunday

Local time

7:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

4 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 10m 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 Nineveh, IN covers 156.6 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 69, I 65, South Nineveh Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78.3 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 $23.79 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.

On the drive from Fort Wayne, IN to Nineveh, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Franklin along the way.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Nineveh, IN to Fort Wayne, IN

Plan the drive back the other way.

156 mi 3h 9m

More from Fort Wayne, IN

Evansville, IN 294.8 mi · 5h 28m Newburgh, IN 294.3 mi · 5h 27m Johnson, IN 288 mi · 5h 30m Saint Joseph, IN 226.9 mi · 4h 18m Cayuga, IN 179.6 mi · 3h 55m Lowell, IN 162.9 mi · 3h 5m

Explore more options from Fort Wayne, IN or browse trips ending in Nineveh, IN.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IN road trips.

Explore maps for Fort Wayne, IN or Nineveh, IN on MapSof.net.