Origin
Syracuse, IN
Morning in Syracuse on Friday
Local time
11:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Syracuse, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
46 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Syracuse, IN
Keke Cheng
Trip Overview
The drive from Syracuse, IN to Fort Wayne, IN covers 46 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lincolnway South, Main Street, Grand Army of the Republic Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on Lincolnway South. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 46 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 46 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lincolnway South is the longest continuous segment at about 17.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 13 / North Huntington Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Syracuse, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is easy. At 1h 3m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 13 / North Huntington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 6; SR 13 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.2 miles (US 33; SR 5 / Lincolnway South): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 13 / North Huntington Street
Turn right onto SR 13 / North Huntington Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 6; SR 13 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Enter roundabout onto US 6; SR 13 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 33; SR 5 / Lincolnway South
Turn right onto US 33; SR 5 / Lincolnway South
Navigation decision point
4
42.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
West Washington Center Road
Turn left onto West Washington Center Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
3
45.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Dartmouth Drive
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lincolnway South | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| Main Street | 13.9 mi | 16m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| West Washington Center Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| US 6 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| State Road 13 | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 33 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Indiana Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lincolnway South
— 17.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Syracuse, IN and Fort Wayne, IN.
1
Start on East Main Street
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 13
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Huntington Street
3
Turn straight onto SR 13
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Indiana Avenue
4
Continue on SR 13
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 13
5
Enter roundabout onto US 6; SR 13
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6
Continue on US 6; SR 13
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7
Continue on US 6; US 33
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
US 6; US 33
8
Turn right onto US 33; SR 5
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Lincolnway South
9
Continue on US 33
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on US 33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 33
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto West Washington Center Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Washington Center Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Dartmouth Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Dartmouth Drive
13
Arrive at destination
Dartmouth Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23 mi from Syracuse, IN · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23 miles from Syracuse, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.19 one way
$14.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.90 | $15.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.85 | $17.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.16 | $20.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.44 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
11:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Albion, IN
23 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
2 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 3m 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 Syracuse, IN to Fort Wayne, IN covers 46 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lincolnway South, Main Street, Grand Army of the Republic Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23 miles from Syracuse, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.19 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.
The drive from Syracuse, IN to Fort Wayne, IN is easy. At 1h 3m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 13 / North Huntington Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (US 6; SR 13 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 10.2 miles (US 33; SR 5 / Lincolnway South): Navigation decision point.
The route from Syracuse, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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