The drive from Concord, IN to Fairfield, IN covers 139.7 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Harrison Street, Decatur Road, Ronald Reagan Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.1 miles on South Harrison Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.84 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
69.8 miles from Concord, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 139.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 10m drive with frequent turns across 139.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Harrison Street is the longest continuous segment at about 43.1 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 CR 56 / County Road 56.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Concord, IN to Fairfield, IN is easy. At 3h 10m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 56 / County Road 56): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (CR 59 / County Road 59): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Grabill Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 56 / County Road 56
Turn right onto CR 56 / County Road 56
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip|~8m in|CR 59 / County Road 59
Turn right onto CR 59 / County Road 59
Navigation decision point
4
12 mi into trip|~23m in|Grabill Road
Turn left onto Grabill Road
Navigation decision point
6
31.3 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward US 27, US 33 South: Fort Wayne, Decatur
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 11
Toward US 27, US 33 South: Fort Wayne, Decatur
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115.7 mi into trip|~2h 27m in|North 8th Street
At end of road, turn left onto North 8th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Concord, IN to Fairfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Decatur along the way.
Decatur
31.3 mi in|~49m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Harrison Street
43.1 mi
49m
Decatur Road
26.3 mi
30m
Ronald Reagan Expressway
12.2 mi
13m
US 27
12.2 mi
16m
Chester Boulevard
7.8 mi
9m
SR 1
6.6 mi
9m
Indiana Highway 101
6.4 mi
11m
South 200 E
6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
South Harrison Street
— 43.1 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, IN and Fairfield, IN.
1
Start on CR 51
181 ft·12 sec·County Road 51
2
Turn right onto CR 56
2.0 mi·7 min·County Road 56
3
Turn right onto CR 59
0.7 mi·1 min·County Road 59
4
Continue on CR 59
2.7 mi·4 min·Spencer Street
5
Continue on SR 1
6.6 mi·9 min·SR 1
6
Turn left onto Grabill Road
0.3 mi·38 sec·Grabill Road
7
Turn right onto Schwartz Road
6.0 mi·10 min·Schwartz Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Saint Joseph Center Road
426 ft·11 sec·Saint Joseph Center Road
9
Turn right onto SR 37
0.4 mi·41 sec·Maysville Road
10
Turn left
0.4 mi·49 sec
11
Merge onto I 469; US 24; US 30
12 mi·13 min·Ronald Reagan Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 11Toward US 27, US 33 South: Fort Wayne, Decatur
13
Turn left onto US 27
26 mi·30 min·Decatur Road
14
Continue on US 27
43 mi·49 min·South Harrison Street
15
Continue on US 27
6.0 mi·6 min·South 200 E
16
Continue on US 27
0.7 mi·51 sec·Chester Blvd
17
Continue on US 27
7.8 mi·9 min·Chester Boulevard
18
Turn right onto North G Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·North G Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto North 8th Street
2.9 mi·5 min·North 8th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 27
12 mi·16 min·US 27
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on SR 101
6.4 mi·11 min·Indiana Highway 101
22
Turn right
2.0 mi·7 min
23
Continue on Old State Road 101
0.5 mi·1 min·Old State Road 101
24
Arrive at destination
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 69.8 miles from Concord, IN, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.1 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 31 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.8 miles or 1h 34m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfield, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Concord, 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 Concord, IN
This is one driving day of about 139.7 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Concord, 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 South Harrison Street for about 43.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.8 mi from Concord, IN
· 1h 34m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.84 one way
$43.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.98
$47.96
premium
$4.89
$26.88
$53.77
diesel
$5.61
$30.84
$61.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.9
0
$14.67
$6.71
Efficient EV
34.9
0
$12.22
$5.59
EV Truck/SUV
55.9
0
$19.56
$8.94
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Concord, IN
Morning
in Concord on Saturday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fairfield, IN
Morning
in Fairfield on Saturday
Local time
6:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Noble, IN
70 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
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
3h 10m 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 Concord, IN to Fairfield, IN covers 139.7 miles and takes about 3h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Harrison Street, Decatur Road, Ronald Reagan Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.8 miles from Concord, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.84 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.
The drive from Concord, IN to Fairfield, IN is easy. At 3h 10m with 27% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 56 / County Road 56): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (CR 59 / County Road 59): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Grabill Road): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Concord, IN to Fairfield, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Decatur along the way.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
