Origin
Marion, IN
Evening in Marion on Thursday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marion, IN to Concord, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
75.9 mi
122 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marion, IN
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Concord, IN
Michiel Meurs
Trip Overview
The drive from Marion, IN to Concord, IN covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, Leo Road, East 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.2 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.87 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.
Midpoint
38 miles from Marion, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 75.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 75.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and Leo Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.2 miles on I 69.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 69 is the longest continuous segment at about 51.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and Leo Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Washington Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Washington Street
Turn left onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Take the exit toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 316
Toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road
5
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 51.2 mi | 56m |
| Leo Road | 13.5 mi | 20m |
| East 4th Street | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| County Road 56 | 2 mi | 7m |
| East Dupont Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| County Road 59 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sears Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Saint Joseph Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 51.2 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion, IN and Concord, IN.
1
Start on SR 18
181 ft
·
10 sec
·
East 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto South Washington Street
341 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Washington Street
3
Turn left onto SR 18
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Sears Drive
4
Continue on SR 18
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East 4th Street
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge onto I 69
50 mi
·
55 min
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 69
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 316
Toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road
9
Keep slight right at fork
351 ft
·
10 sec
10
Turn straight onto SR 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dupont Road
11
Continue on SR 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Leo Road
12
Continue on SR 1
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Saint Joseph Street
13
Continue on SR 1
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
14
Continue on SR 1
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Leo Road
15
Continue on SR 1
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Center Street
16
Continue on SR 1
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Leo Road
17
Continue on CR 59
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 59
18
Turn left onto CR 56
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 56
19
At end of road, turn left onto CR 51
181 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 51
20
Arrive at destination
CR 51
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 38 miles from Marion, IN, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.2 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 17 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Marion, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marion, IN
This is one driving day of about 75.9 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Marion, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 69 for about 51.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38 mi from Marion, IN · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38 miles from Marion, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.87 one way
$23.73 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.61 | $29.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.76 | $33.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
| Efficient EV | 19 | 0 | $6.64 | $3.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Evening in Concord on Thursday
Local time
7:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
23 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 37m 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 Marion, IN to Concord, IN covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, Leo Road, East 4th Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38 miles from Marion, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.87 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Marion, IN to Concord, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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