Origin
Washington, IN
Afternoon in Washington on Thursday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington, IN to Concord, IN
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 2m
Distance
259.5 mi
418 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 49m
★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 12m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington, IN
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Concord, IN
Michiel Meurs
Trip Overview
The drive from Washington, IN to Concord, IN covers 259.5 miles and takes about 5h 2m 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, County Road 56 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 236.9 miles on I 69. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.57 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
129.7 miles from Washington, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 2m. Total distance: 259.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 2m highway drive covering 259.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 69 and Leo Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 236.9 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 27 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 236.9 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Hefron 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 259.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 (East Hefron Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.1 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
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East Hefron Street
Turn right onto East Hefron Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
125.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m 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
6
129.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
|
I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
241 mi into trip
|
~4h 28m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 236.9 mi | 4h 20m |
| Leo Road | 13.5 mi | 20m |
| County Road 56 | 2 mi | 7m |
| East National Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Dupont Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| US 50 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| County Road 59 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 5th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 236.9 mi, about 4h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington, IN and Concord, IN.
1
Start on Northeast 3rd Street
129 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northeast 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto East Hefron Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Hefron Street
3
Turn right onto SR 57
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Northeast 5th Street
4
Continue on SR 57
497 ft
·
13 sec
·
Southeast 4th Street
5
Turn left onto East National Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East National Highway
6
Enter roundabout
45 ft
·
0 sec
7
Continue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
8
Turn left onto US 50; US 150
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50; US 150
9
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 69
109 mi
·
2 hr
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on I 69; I 465
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 69; I 465
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 69
Exit 37
Toward I 69 North: Fort Wayne
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
111 mi
·
2 hr
·
I 69
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 69
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 316
Toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road
16
Keep slight right at fork
351 ft
·
10 sec
17
Turn straight onto SR 1
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Dupont Road
18
Continue on SR 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Leo Road
19
Continue on SR 1
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Saint Joseph Street
20
Continue on SR 1
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
21
Continue on SR 1
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Leo Road
22
Continue on SR 1
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Center Street
23
Continue on SR 1
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Leo Road
24
Continue on CR 59
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 59
25
Turn left onto CR 56
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 56
26
At end of road, turn left onto CR 51
181 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 51
27
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 129.7 miles from Washington, IN, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.9 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 57 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.7 miles or 2h 27m 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 57m
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 Washington, 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 Washington, IN
This is one driving day of about 259.5 miles and 5h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Washington, 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 236.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.7 mi from Washington, IN · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 129.7 miles from Washington, 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 236.9 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
$40.57 one way
$81.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $44.54 | $89.09 |
| premium | $4.89 | $49.94 | $99.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.29 | $114.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.25 | $12.46 |
| Efficient EV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.71 | $10.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.8 | 1 | $36.33 | $16.61 |
Gas CO2
91 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
Afternoon in Concord on Thursday
Local time
2:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Lawrence, IN
130 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
20 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
5h 2m 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 Washington, IN to Concord, IN covers 259.5 miles and takes about 5h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 69, Leo Road, County Road 56. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.7 miles from Washington, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.57 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 259.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 (East Hefron Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.1 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Washington, IN to Concord, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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