Concord, IN to Avon, IN is 164.8 miles and takes about 3h 20m via I 69 and I 465, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, traversing Indiana for its entirety. With over 90% of the drive on highways, expect a straightforward and efficient transit. It's a practical option for a quick relocation or a visit between nearby cities, with only one recommended stop on the way. The total duration is short enough to allow for flexibility in your departure time.
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
82.4 miles from Concord, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
115.2 mi
2h 5m
I 465
22.9 mi
27m
SR 1
13 mi
19m
Rockville Road
7 mi
12m
Spencer Street
2.7 mi
4m
County Road 56
2 mi
7m
County Road 59
0.7 mi
1m
County Road 51
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 115.2 mi, about 2h 5m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 70 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,576 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,973
Quietest
2 AM
~195 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, IN and Avon, IN.
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Start on CR 51
181 ft·12 sec·County Road 51
2
Turn right onto CR 56
2.0 mi·7 min·County Road 56
3
Turn right onto CR 59
0.7 mi·1 min·County Road 59
4
Continue on CR 59
2.7 mi·4 min·Spencer Street
5
Continue on SR 1
13 mi·19 min·SR 1
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 69 South
7
Merge onto I 69
114 mi·2 hr 3 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
1.0 mi·1 min·I 69
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 69
0.2 mi·22 sec·I 69
Exit 200Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 465 West
11
Continue on I 465
11 mi·12 min·I 465
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 465
12 mi·14 min·I 465
Toward I 465 South
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Exit 13Toward US 36 West: Rockville RoadUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto US 36
6.0 mi·10 min·Rockville Road
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on US 36
1.0 mi·1 min·Rockville Road
16
Arrive at destination
US 36
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 3h 20m drive, you have a good deal of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to reach Avon with plenty of daylight remaining, and you can plan for your single recommended stop to be a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without significant exit opportunities is over 115 miles on I 69. With a fuel cost estimated at $26, it's an economical trip, but it's always wise to fill up before embarking on longer highway segments. This route is well-suited for a single-day trip, so no overnight accommodations are necessary.
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 82.4 miles from Concord, IN, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.2 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 36 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.4 miles or 1h 43m 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 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avon, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Concord, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Concord, IN
This is one driving day of about 164.8 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Concord, 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 115.2 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.5 and 157.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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18.5 mi into trip|~33m in|I 69
Merge onto I 69
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
132.6 mi into trip|~2h 37m in|I 69
Keep slight right at fork onto I 69
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
145.4 mi into trip|~2h 52m in|I 465
Keep slight right at fork onto I 465 toward I 465 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 465 South
7
157.4 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 36 West: Rockville Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward US 36 West: Rockville Road
5
157.8 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|US 36 / Rockville Road
Turn right onto US 36 / Rockville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.40 one way
$54.80 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$29.85
$59.69
premium
$5.18
$33.63
$67.26
diesel
$5.35
$34.71
$69.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.4
0
$17.30
$7.91
Efficient EV
41.2
0
$14.42
$6.59
EV Truck/SUV
65.9
0
$23.07
$10.55
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of May 27, 2026
Origin
Concord, IN
Evening
in Concord on Wednesday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Partly Sunny
N 5 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 2:07PM EDT until May 28 at 4:12AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 27 at 1:55PM EDT until May 28 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Avon, IN
Evening
in Avon on Wednesday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 6 mph55% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 2:07PM EDT until May 28 at 4:12AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 27 at 1:55PM EDT until May 28 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
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
4 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 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 92% of the 164.8 miles on major roads like I 69 and I 465. You'll experience a longest stretch of 115.2 miles on I 69 before needing to transition. Expect to encounter a high density of exits and potential merging traffic as you approach and navigate around Indianapolis on I 465. The final segment will likely involve more surface road driving as you approach Avon.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 115.2 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 465. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 18.5 miles in near I 69.
Driving Effort5/10
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 164.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: at 18.5 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.4 miles (I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 164.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 115.2 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.5 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 132.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.4 miles (I 465): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Avon, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
