Origin
Stony Creek, IN
Afternoon in Stony Creek on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stony Creek, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stony Creek, IN
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Stony Creek, IN to Fort Wayne, IN covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, North Baseline Road, West 800 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.9 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| North Baseline Road | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| West 800 South | 6 mi | 8m |
| North 600 West | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| West Washington Center Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| North 290 West | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| US 6 | 3 mi | 3m |
| Lincolnway South | 2.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 13.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Creek, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East County Line Road; South 1200 West
3
Turn left onto West 800 South; West 1200 North
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
West 800 South; West 1200 North
4
Turn right onto North 600 West
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North 600 West
5
Turn left onto US 6
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
US 6
6
Turn right onto North 290 West
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North 290 West
7
At end of road, turn left onto West Albion Road
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Albion Road
8
Continue on West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Jefferson Street
9
Turn right onto SR 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Orange Street
10
Continue on SR 9
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
North Baseline Road
11
Turn left onto US 33
2.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincolnway South
12
Continue on US 33
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 33
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto West Washington Center Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Washington Center Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Stony Creek, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
East County Line Road; South 1200 West
Turn left onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
West 800 South; West 1200 North
Turn left onto West 800 South; West 1200 North
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 6
Turn left onto US 6
Navigation decision point
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
West Albion Road
At end of road, turn left onto West Albion Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
SR 9 / North Orange Street
Turn right onto SR 9 / North Orange Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.75 one way
$15.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.95 | $21.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Fort Wayne, IN
Afternoon in Fort Wayne on Saturday
Local time
2:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Albion, IN
25 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
3 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 8m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
49.6 mi in 1h 8m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.9 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East County Line Road; South 1200 West.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East County Line Road; South 1200 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (West 800 South; West 1200 North): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (US 6): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
952 ft
807 ft
Total Climb
133 ft
Total Descent
212 ft
Highest Point
952 ft
~7.1 mi in
Elevation Range
145 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.9 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East County Line Road; South 1200 West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (West 800 South; West 1200 North): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (US 6): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Wayne, IN before heading back.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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