Trip from Nineveh, IN to Fort Wayne, IN

Drive Time

3h 9m

Distance

156 mi

251 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 58m ★

6 AM

3h 10m

8 AM

3h 33m

10 AM

3h 18m

12 PM

3h 15m

3 PM

3h 19m

5 PM

3h 32m

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

Traveling from Nineveh to Fort Wayne covers 156 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 9 minutes. Because the route is straightforward and efficient, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize I-69 and I-65 to navigate through the heart of the Midwest. Budgeting approximately $24 for fuel should be sufficient for the trip. Given the duration, this drive is best suited for those looking for a direct connection between these two Indiana points rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour.

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 miles from Nineveh, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 90% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of local roads like South Nineveh Road before transitioning to the interstate system. Be prepared for a long, consistent stretch of 126.4 miles on I-69, which defines the bulk of your time behind the wheel. The experience is primarily an interstate grind designed for utility rather than winding backroads. Expect a steady, predictable pace as you move through the Indiana landscape.

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

There are about 30 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 126.4 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 9.2 miles in near West Jefferson Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 156 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 9.2 miles (West Jefferson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (East King Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

9.2 mi into trip | ~22m in | West Jefferson Street

Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

10.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | East King Street

Turn right onto East King Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

25.2 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward Southport Road

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 103 Toward Southport Road

25.8 mi into trip | ~43m in | South Emerson Avenue

Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

42.8 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in | I 69

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane. Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 69	126.4 mi	2h 19m
I 65	12.8 mi	14m
South Nineveh Road	3.3 mi	7m
South 100 East	2.6 mi	5m
South Emerson Avenue	2.5 mi	4m
South 200 East	1.9 mi	6m
East King Street	1.7 mi	2m
West Jefferson Street	1.1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 69 — 126.4 mi, about 2h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Hospital Road

112 ft · 5 sec · Hospital Road

Turn right onto South Nineveh Road

3.3 mi · 7 min · South Nineveh Road

Continue on South 100 East

1.6 mi · 3 min · South 100 East

At end of road, turn right onto East 300 South

348 ft · 14 sec · East 300 South

Turn left onto South 100 East

1.0 mi · 1 min · South 100 East

Continue on Nineveh Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nineveh Road

Turn left onto South 200 East

0.8 mi · 1 min · South 200 East

At end of road, turn right onto South 200 East

1.0 mi · 4 min · South 200 East

Turn left onto US 31

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 31

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto West Jefferson Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Jefferson Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto North Forsythe Street

491 ft · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street

Turn right onto East King Street

0.6 mi · 52 sec · East King Street

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto East King Street

134 ft · 2 sec · East King Street

Continue on East King Street

1.1 mi · 1 min · East King Street

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

Merge onto I 65

13 mi · 14 min · I 65

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Exit 103 Toward Southport Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn slight right

176 ft · 4 sec

Turn straight onto East Southport Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East Southport Road

Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

Use the none lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465

2.3 mi · 2 min · I 69; I 74; I 465

Continue on I 69; I 465

12 mi · 13 min · I 69; I 465

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 69

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 69

Exit 37 Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 69

108 mi · 1 hr 57 min · I 69

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 312A Toward Coldwater Road South

Turn right onto Coldwater Road

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Coldwater Road

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto East Washington Center Road

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Washington Center Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Dartmouth Drive

Arrive at destination

Dartmouth Drive

Trip Plan

To keep your 3-hour and 9-minute journey comfortable, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs. Since the route relies heavily on major interstates, check traffic reports before departing to avoid potential congestion on I-69. Leaving during off-peak hours is a smart way to ensure a smoother experience on the highway. With your fuel costs estimated at $24, filling up before you hit the main interstate stretches will give you peace of mind. Use the flexibility of this short trip to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference for morning or afternoon driving.

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 miles from Nineveh, IN, or about 1h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.4 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 78 miles or 1h 43m 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 37m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Nineveh, 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 Nineveh, IN

This is one driving day of about 156 miles and 3h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nineveh, 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 126.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78 mi from Nineveh, IN · 1h 43m 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 miles from Nineveh, 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 126.4 miles.

Arriving in Fort Wayne, IN

The final approach into Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, 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

$23.69 one way

$47.39 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$26.12	$52.24
premium	$4.80	$29.45	$58.90
diesel	$5.64	$34.66	$69.32

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: 54.6 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	46.8	$16.38	$7.49
Efficient EV	39	$13.65	$6.24
EV Truck/SUV	62.4	$21.84	$9.98

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 3 days ago

Origin

Nineveh, IN

Evening in Nineveh on Sunday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Wayne, IN

Evening in Fort Wayne on Sunday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 9m 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 Nineveh, IN to Fort Wayne, IN covers 156 miles and takes about 3h 9m 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 miles from Nineveh, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.69 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.