Origin
Stony Creek, IN
Morning in Stony Creek on Wednesday
Local time
8:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stony Creek, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
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
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station data
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 turn-heavy local drive. 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.
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
24.8 miles from Stony Creek, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 8m drive with frequent turns across 49.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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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
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~3m in
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West 800 South; West 1200 North
Turn left onto West 800 South; West 1200 North
Navigation decision point
4
11.7 mi into trip
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~17m in
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US 6
Turn left onto US 6
Navigation decision point
4
18.1 mi into trip
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~25m in
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West Albion Road
At end of road, turn left onto West Albion Road
Navigation decision point
4
20.7 mi into trip
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~28m in
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SR 9 / North Orange Street
Turn right onto SR 9 / North Orange Street
Navigation decision point
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
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1 min
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this road
2
Turn left onto East County Line Road; South 1200 West
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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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
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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
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3 min
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North 290 West
7
At end of road, turn left onto West Albion Road
2.4 mi
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2 min
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West Albion Road
8
Continue on West Jefferson Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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West Jefferson Street
9
Turn right onto SR 9
0.6 mi
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1 min
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North Orange Street
10
Continue on SR 9
7.2 mi
·
10 min
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North Baseline Road
11
Turn left onto US 33
2.6 mi
·
2 min
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Lincolnway South
12
Continue on US 33
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Main Street
13
Continue on US 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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US 33
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto West Washington Center Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
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West Washington Center Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
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38 sec
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Dartmouth Drive
16
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
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 24.8 miles from Stony Creek, IN, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.9 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 49.6 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.8 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
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 Stony Creek, 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 Stony Creek, IN
This is one driving day of about 49.6 miles and 1h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Stony Creek, 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 Main Street for about 13.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.8 mi from Stony Creek, IN · 35m into the drive
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 49.6 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.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
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
Morning in Fort Wayne on Wednesday
Local time
8:22 AM
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
17 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Stony Creek, IN to Fort Wayne, IN covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, North Baseline Road, West 800 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.8 miles from Stony Creek, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.75 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 is a straightforward 1h 8m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Stony Creek, IN to Fort Wayne, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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