Origin
New Albany, IN
Morning in New Albany on Monday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Albany, IN to Concord, IN
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
257.8 mi
415 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
★
6 AM
5h 0m
8 AM
5h 27m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 7m
3 PM
5h 11m
5 PM
5h 26m
8 PM
4h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Albany, IN
Niki Clark
Concord, IN
Michiel Meurs
Trip Overview
The drive from New Albany, IN to Concord, IN covers 257.8 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 69, I 65, Leo Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 130 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128.9 miles from New Albany, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h 59m highway drive covering 257.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and I 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 130 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 32 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 130 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 257.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7
Toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Lo...
7
105.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward Southport Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 103
Toward Southport Road
6
106.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
South Emerson Avenue
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
123.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 19m in
|
I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69 toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 130 mi | 2h 23m |
| I 65 | 96.7 mi | 1h 44m |
| Leo Road | 13.5 mi | 20m |
| I 265 | 6 mi | 6m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| County Road 56 | 2 mi | 7m |
| East Dupont Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| I 64 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 130 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Albany, IN and Concord, IN.
1
Start on State Street
25 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Street
2
Turn left onto West Spring Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Spring Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
4
Merge onto I 64; US 150
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 64; US 150
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 121
Toward I 265 East, SR 62 East
6
Continue on I 265; SR 62
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 265; SR 62
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 7
Toward I 65 North, I 65 South: Indianapolis, Louisville
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 65 North: Indianapolis
9
Merge onto I 65
97 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
I 65
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 103
Toward Southport Road
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn slight right
176 ft
·
4 sec
12
Turn straight onto East Southport Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Southport Road
13
Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
15
Merge onto I 69; I 74; I 465
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
I 69; I 74; I 465
16
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69; I 465
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
111 mi
·
2 hr
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 69
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 316
Toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road
21
Keep slight right at fork
351 ft
·
10 sec
22
Turn straight onto SR 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dupont Road
23
Continue on SR 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Leo Road
24
Continue on SR 1
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Saint Joseph Street
25
Continue on SR 1
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
26
Continue on SR 1
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Leo Road
27
Continue on SR 1
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Center Street
28
Continue on SR 1
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Leo Road
29
Continue on CR 59
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 59
30
Turn left onto CR 56
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 56
31
At end of road, turn left onto CR 51
181 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 51
32
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 128.9 miles from New Albany, IN, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.9 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 55m
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 New Albany, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 New Albany, IN
This is one driving day of about 257.8 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Albany, 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 I 69 for about 130 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128.9 mi from New Albany, IN · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128.9 miles from New Albany, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 69 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 130 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.16 one way
$78.31 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $43.17 | $86.33 |
| premium | $4.80 | $48.67 | $97.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.27 | $114.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.3 | 0 | $27.07 | $12.37 |
| Efficient EV | 64.5 | 0 | $22.56 | $10.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.1 | 1 | $36.09 | $16.50 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Concord on Monday
Local time
11:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
7 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
4h 59m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Albany, IN to Concord, IN covers 257.8 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, I 65, 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 128.9 miles from New Albany, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.16 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 257.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from New Albany, IN to Concord, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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