Noble, IN to Concord, IN is 80.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 55 minutes via US 27, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Midwest region, staying entirely within Indiana. It's a straightforward drive, mainly on highways, making it a solid choice for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without extensive planning, as it's designed for a quick, focused journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.3 miles from Noble, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 80.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 34 miles on US 27, which forms the backbone of this route. While the Ronald Reagan Expressway and Leo Road contribute to the overall distance, the character remains largely that of a well-maintained highway. Expect a consistent driving pace for most of the trip, with minimal deviations from the primary roadways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 34 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Ronald Reagan Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near TR 1 / State Line Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (TR 1 / State Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (SR 67): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 27): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.2 mi into trip|~7m in|TR 1 / State Line Road
Turn left onto TR 1 / State Line Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.5 mi into trip|~17m in|SR 67
Turn left onto SR 67
Navigation decision point
4
15 mi into trip|~27m in|US 27
Turn right onto US 27
Navigation decision point
5
61.7 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25
Toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
5
80.5 mi into trip|~1h 55m 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
34 mi
38m
Ronald Reagan Expressway
12.3 mi
13m
Leo Road
9.1 mi
13m
SR 67
8.6 mi
9m
Schwartz Road
6 mi
10m
State Line Road
4.2 mi
10m
County Road 56
2 mi
7m
East 300 North
1.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 34 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Noble, IN and Concord, IN.
1
Start on North 800 East
1.0 mi·3 min·North 800 East
2
Turn right onto East 300 North
1.2 mi·3 min·East 300 North
3
Turn left onto TR 1
4.2 mi·10 min·State Line Road
4
Turn left onto SR 67
8.6 mi·9 min·SR 67
5
Turn right onto US 27
34 mi·38 min·US 27
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
7
Merge onto I 469
12 mi·13 min·Ronald Reagan Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 25Toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
9
Turn right onto SR 37
0.2 mi·24 sec·Maysville Road
10
Turn left onto Saint Joseph Center Road
426 ft·10 sec·Saint Joseph Center Road
11
Turn right onto Schwartz Road
6.0 mi·10 min·Schwartz Road
12
Turn left onto Grabill Road
0.3 mi·38 sec·Grabill Road
13
Turn right onto SR 1
0.1 mi·10 sec·Center Street
14
Continue on SR 1
9.1 mi·13 min·Leo Road
15
Continue on CR 59
0.7 mi·1 min·County Road 59
16
Turn left onto CR 56
2.0 mi·7 min·County Road 56
17
At end of road, turn left onto CR 51
181 ft·8 sec·County Road 51
18
Arrive at destination
CR 51
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 55 minute duration, leaving in the morning allows ample time for unexpected delays or a brief stop. With a total distance of 80.6 miles, you won't need to break this into multiple days. Keep an eye on your fuel as you approach the 34-mile stretch on US 27; ensuring you're topped up before entering this longer segment will provide peace of mind. The estimated fuel cost of $13 makes this an economical choice for a quick trip.
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 40.3 miles from Noble, IN, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 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 18 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.3 miles or 56m 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 32m
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 Noble, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Noble, IN
This is one driving day of about 80.6 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Noble, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 34 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.60 one way
$25.20 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.84
$27.67
premium
$4.89
$15.51
$31.02
diesel
$5.61
$17.80
$35.59
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.2
0
$8.46
$3.87
Efficient EV
20.2
0
$7.05
$3.22
EV Truck/SUV
32.2
0
$11.28
$5.16
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Noble, IN
Evening
in Noble on Friday
Local time
6:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Concord, IN
Evening
in Concord on Friday
Local time
6:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Monroeville, IN
40 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
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 55m 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 Noble, IN to Concord, IN covers 80.6 miles and takes about 1h 55m 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 40.3 miles from Noble, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.60 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 is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (TR 1 / State Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (SR 67): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 27): Navigation decision point.
The route from Noble, IN to Concord, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
