Origin
Connersville, IN
Late night in Connersville on Thursday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Connersville, IN to Concord, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 46m
Distance
129 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 36m
★
6 AM
2h 46m
8 AM
3h 8m
10 AM
2h 54m
12 PM
2h 52m
3 PM
2h 55m
5 PM
3h 7m
8 PM
2h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Connersville, IN
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Concord, IN
Michiel Meurs
Trip Overview
The drive from Connersville, IN to Concord, IN covers 129 miles and takes about 2h 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 5th Street, North Main Street, Chester Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.17 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
64.5 miles from Connersville, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 46m drive with frequent turns across 129 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 5th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Connersville, IN to Concord, IN is easy. At 2h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Connersville, IN to Concord, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 5th Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Chester Boulevard | — | — |
| Chester Blvd | — | — |
| Cross Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| South Church Avenue | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 5th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Connersville, IN and Concord, IN.
1
Start on Market Street
308 ft
·
16 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn right onto West 5th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West 5th Street
3
Continue straight
10 mi
·
15 min
4
Turn left onto North Main Street
14 mi
·
21 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on Chester Boulevard
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Chester Boulevard
6
Continue on Chester Blvd
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
Chester Blvd
7
Continue on Cross Street
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Street
8
Continue on South Main Street
43 mi
·
49 min
·
South Main Street
9
Continue on South Church Avenue
26 mi
·
29 min
·
South Church Avenue
10
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
11
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Ronald Reagan Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
SR 37: Fort Wayne
13
Turn right onto Maysville Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Maysville Road
14
Turn left onto Saint Joseph Center Road
427 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint Joseph Center Road
15
Turn right onto Schwartz Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Schwartz Road
16
Turn left onto Grabill Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Grabill Road
17
Turn right onto Center Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Center Street
18
Continue on Leo Road
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Leo Road
19
Continue on County Road 59
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 59
20
Turn left onto County Road 56
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 56
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 51
180 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 51
22
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.5 miles from Connersville, IN, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
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 28 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.5 miles or 1h 23m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Connersville, 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 Connersville, IN
This is one driving day of about 129 miles and 2h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Connersville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.5 mi from Connersville, IN · 1h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.5 miles from Connersville, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, IN
The final approach into Concord, 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 Concord, 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
$20.17 one way
$40.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $22.14 | $44.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $24.82 | $49.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.48 | $56.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.54 | $6.19 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.29 | $5.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.06 | $8.26 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Concord, IN
Late night in Concord on Thursday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Noble, IN
65 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
22 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
2h 46m 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 Connersville, IN to Concord, IN covers 129 miles and takes about 2h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 5th Street, North Main Street, Chester Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.5 miles from Connersville, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.17 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.
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 Connersville, IN to Concord, IN is easy. At 2h 46m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Connersville, IN to Concord, IN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Connersville, IN to Concord, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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