The drive from Rising Sun, IN to Fort Wayne, IN covers 166.7 miles and takes about 3h 53m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, SR 1, US 52 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.4 miles on US 27.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.17 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.4 miles from Rising Sun, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 166.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 53m highway drive covering 166.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and SR 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 104.4 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 104.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and SR 1. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 56 / Main Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 166.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (SR 56 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 56 / North High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (SR 56 / Judiciary Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 56 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 56 / North High Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / North High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
8.3 mi into trip|~14m in|SR 56 / Judiciary Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / Judiciary Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
17.4 mi into trip|~32m in|SR 1
At end of road, turn left onto SR 1
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
164.7 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|Coldwater Road
Keep slight left at fork onto Coldwater Road toward Coldwater Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Coldwater Road
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 27
104.4 mi
2h 4m
SR 1
16.5 mi
28m
US 52
14.5 mi
24m
Indiana Highway 101
7.5 mi
13m
North High Street
6.9 mi
12m
SR 48
2.7 mi
4m
Pribble Road
2.6 mi
5m
Green Boulevard
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 104.4 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rising Sun, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.
1
Start on North Walnut Street
135 ft·9 sec·North Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto SR 56
474 ft·13 sec·Main Street
3
Turn right onto SR 56
6.9 mi·12 min·North High Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on SR 56
1.1 mi·1 min·Decatur Street
5
Continue on SR 56
0.2 mi·22 sec·Water Street
6
Turn right onto SR 56
0.1 mi·11 sec·Judiciary Street
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on SR 56
0.3 mi·40 sec·Importing Street
8
Turn right onto US 50
1.6 mi·3 min·Green Boulevard
9
Continue on US 50
1.3 mi·2 min·West Eads Parkway
10
Turn left onto SR 48
2.7 mi·4 min·SR 48
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Pribble Road
2.6 mi·5 min·Pribble Road
12
Continue on Pella Crossing
0.4 mi·58 sec·Pella Crossing
13
At end of road, turn left onto SR 1
17 mi·28 min·SR 1
Use the left lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 52; SR 1
14 mi·24 min·US 52; SR 1
15
Continue on SR 101
7.5 mi·13 min·Indiana Highway 101
16
Continue on SR 101
1.4 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 27
104 mi·2 hr 4 min·US 27
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
0.9 mi·1 min·Lafayette Street
19
Continue on US 27
1.1 mi·2 min·Spy Run Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 27
0.4 mi·27 sec·North Clinton Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on North Clinton Street
0.5 mi·41 sec·North Clinton Street
22
Keep slight left at fork onto Coldwater Road
1.6 mi·2 min·Coldwater Road
Toward Coldwater RoadUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto East Washington Center Road
0.3 mi·33 sec·East Washington Center Road
24
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi·38 sec·Dartmouth Drive
25
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
Trip Plan
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 83.4 miles from Rising Sun, IN, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.4 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 37 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.4 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Wayne, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rising Sun, 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 Rising Sun, IN
This is one driving day of about 166.7 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Rising Sun, 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 US 27 for about 104.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.4 mi from Rising Sun, IN
· 2h 11m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.17 one way
$58.35 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$32.03
$64.06
premium
$4.89
$35.91
$71.82
diesel
$5.61
$41.20
$82.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
InCharge Energy Charging Station
Fort Wayne, Indiana
InCharge
1 DCFC
InCharge: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50
0
$17.50
$8.00
Efficient EV
41.7
0
$14.59
$6.67
EV Truck/SUV
66.7
0
$23.34
$10.67
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Rising Sun, IN
Morning
in Rising Sun on Friday
Local time
10:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Wayne, IN
Morning
in Fort Wayne on Friday
Local time
10:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Richmond, IN
83 mi in
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 53m 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 Rising Sun, IN to Fort Wayne, IN covers 166.7 miles and takes about 3h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, SR 1, US 52. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.4 miles from Rising Sun, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.06 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 166.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (SR 56 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (SR 56 / North High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (SR 56 / Judiciary Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rising Sun, IN to Fort Wayne, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
