Origin
Fort Wayne, IN
Late night in Fort Wayne on Wednesday
Local time
5:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Wayne, IN to North Judson, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
103.8 mi
167 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
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6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Judson, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Wayne, IN to North Judson, IN covers 103.8 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, North 200 W, West 100 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 79.7 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.23 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
51.9 miles from Fort Wayne, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 103.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and North 200 W. The longest continuous stretch is about 79.7 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 16 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 79.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and North 200 W. You will hit about 10 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 103.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 83.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.8 mi into trip
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~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
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~5m in
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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
5
83.2 mi into trip
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~1h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
88.6 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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SR 8 / West 100 North
Turn right onto SR 8 / West 100 North
Navigation decision point
5
101.7 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
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SR 10; SR 39 / West 600 South
At end of road, turn right onto SR 10; SR 39 / West 600 South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 79.7 mi | 1h 44m |
| North 200 W | 7 mi | 9m |
| West 100 North | 6.1 mi | 8m |
| North 400 East | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| East Washington Center Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West 600 South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 69 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| East Talmer Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 79.7 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Wayne, IN and North Judson, IN.
1
Start on Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
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Dartmouth Drive
2
Turn left onto East Washington Center Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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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
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I 69; US 24; US 30
6
Take the exit onto US 30
80 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
US 30
Exit 309B
Toward US 30 West, US 33 North: Goshen Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
313 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn left onto US 35
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
North 400 East
10
Turn right onto SR 8
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
West 100 North
11
Turn left onto SR 39
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
North 200 W
12
At end of road, turn right onto SR 10; SR 39
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 600 South
13
Continue on SR 10; SR 39
395 ft
·
9 sec
·
W 600 S
14
Continue on SR 10; SR 39
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Talmer Avenue
15
Turn left onto SR 39
13 ft
·
0 sec
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Schricker Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
SR 39
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 51.9 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.7 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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 1h 9m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Judson, 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 103.8 miles and 2h 19m.
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 79.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.9 mi from Fort Wayne, IN · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from Fort Wayne, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 79.7 miles.
Arriving in North Judson, IN
The final approach into North Judson, 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 North Judson, 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
$16.23 one way
$32.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.98 | $39.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.92 | $45.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.90 | $4.98 |
| Efficient EV | 26 | 0 | $9.08 | $4.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.53 | $6.64 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
North Judson, IN
Late night in North Judson on Wednesday
Local time
4:32 AM
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 19m 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 North Judson, IN covers 103.8 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 30, North 200 W, West 100 North. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.9 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 $16.23 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 103.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 83.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Fort Wayne, IN to North Judson, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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