Origin
Fairfield, IN
Late night in Fairfield on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Fairfield, IN to Concord, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 9m
Distance
139.3 mi
224 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
★
6 AM
3h 9m
8 AM
3h 33m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 15m
3 PM
3h 19m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfield, IN
Soran Ali
Concord, IN
Michiel Meurs
Trip Overview
The drive from Fairfield, IN to Concord, IN covers 139.3 miles and takes about 3h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Ronald Reagan Expressway, Leo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.4 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.78 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
69.6 miles from Fairfield, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 9m. Total distance: 139.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 9m highway drive covering 139.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and Ronald Reagan Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.4 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 97.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Ronald Reagan Expressway. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 120.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairfield, IN to Concord, IN is easy. At 3h 9m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 120.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 120.9 miles (Saint Joseph Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 127 miles (Grabill Road): 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.
5
120.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25
Toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
4
120.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m in
|
Saint Joseph Center Road
Turn left onto Saint Joseph Center Road
Navigation decision point
4
127 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
|
Grabill Road
Turn left onto Grabill Road
Navigation decision point
4
127.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m in
|
SR 1 / Center Street
Turn right onto SR 1 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
5
139.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
|
CR 51 / County Road 51
At end of road, turn left onto CR 51 / County Road 51
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 97.4 mi | 1h 56m |
| Ronald Reagan Expressway | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Leo Road | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| Indiana Highway 101 | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Schwartz Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| County Road 56 | 2 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| County Road 59 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 97.4 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield, IN and Concord, IN.
1
Start on this road
2.5 mi
·
9 min
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 101
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
Indiana Highway 101
3
Continue on SR 101
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on US 27
97 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
US 27
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
6
Merge onto I 469
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Ronald Reagan Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 25
Toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
8
Turn right onto SR 37
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Maysville Road
9
Turn left onto Saint Joseph Center Road
426 ft
·
10 sec
·
Saint Joseph Center Road
10
Turn right onto Schwartz Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Schwartz Road
11
Turn left onto Grabill Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Grabill Road
12
Turn right onto SR 1
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Center Street
13
Continue on SR 1
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Leo Road
14
Continue on CR 59
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 59
15
Turn left onto CR 56
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 56
16
At end of road, turn left onto CR 51
181 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 51
17
Arrive at destination
CR 51
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 69.6 miles from Fairfield, IN, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.4 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 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.6 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 26m
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 Fairfield, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Fairfield, IN
This is one driving day of about 139.3 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Fairfield, 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 US 27 for about 97.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.6 mi from Fairfield, IN · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.6 miles from Fairfield, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.4 miles.
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
$21.78 one way
$43.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.81 | $53.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.76 | $61.51 |
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: 48.7 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 | 41.8 | 0 | $14.63 | $6.69 |
| Efficient EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.19 | $5.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.7 | 0 | $19.50 | $8.92 |
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.
Destination
Concord, IN
Late night in Concord on Friday
Local time
3:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 9m 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 Fairfield, IN to Concord, IN covers 139.3 miles and takes about 3h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Ronald Reagan Expressway, Leo Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.6 miles from Fairfield, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.78 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 Fairfield, IN to Concord, IN is easy. At 3h 9m with 83% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 120.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 120.9 miles (Saint Joseph Center Road): Navigation decision point; at 127 miles (Grabill Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Fairfield, IN to Concord, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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