Concord, IN to Danville, IN is 171.7 miles and takes about 3h 31m via I 69 and I 465, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest region. With 88% of the drive on highways, you can expect a straightforward commute. It's designed for a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a necessary transit.
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
85.8 miles from Concord, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 46m 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
12.8 mi
20m
Spencer Street
2.7 mi
4m
County Road 56
2 mi
7m
East Main Street
1.1 mi
2m
County Road 59
0.7 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 Danville, IN.
1
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
6.8 mi·10 min·Rockville Road
16
Continue on US 36
1.1 mi·2 min·East Main Street
17
Turn left onto SR 39
60 ft·2 sec·South Cross Street
18
Turn right
39 ft·3 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour drive time, leaving in the morning is ideal, allowing you to arrive in Danville with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 115.2-mile stretch on I 69, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. The relatively short distance means you can easily adjust your departure time if needed.
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 85.8 miles from Concord, IN, or about 1h 46m 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 38 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.8 miles or 1h 46m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Danville, 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 171.7 miles and 3h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 12
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
$25.36 one way
$50.71 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$27.99
$55.99
premium
$4.72
$31.88
$63.76
diesel
$4.80
$32.42
$64.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51.5
0
$18.03
$8.24
Efficient EV
42.9
0
$15.02
$6.87
EV Truck/SUV
68.7
0
$24.04
$10.99
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Concord, IN
Evening
in Concord on Sunday
Local time
5:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Areas Of Smoke
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:16PM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:59PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Danville, IN
Evening
in Danville on Sunday
Local time
5:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
NNW 6 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:16PM CDT until July 19 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:59PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 31m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on interstates, with 88% of the 171.7 miles on highways like I 69 and I 465. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 115.2 miles on I 69. Expect a dense network of exits for much of the drive. The final segment will transition from highway cruising to surface roads as you approach Danville.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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 12 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 171.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 31m. Total distance: 171.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Danville, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
