This 139.7-mile drive from Concord to Lafayette, Indiana, is a straightforward journey through the Midwest that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect the trip to take around 3 hours and 8 minutes, with a fuel cost estimated at $22. The route primarily utilizes Wabash Road and Hoosier Heartland Highway, with a portion on I-69, making it a mixed drive experience. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 46.2 miles on Wabash Road, this is a manageable trip for any traveler looking for a direct connection between these two Indiana communities.
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
69.8 miles from Concord, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Wabash Road
46.2 mi
58m
Hoosier Heartland Highway
35.4 mi
44m
I 69
18.7 mi
21m
SR 1
13 mi
19m
US 24
11.7 mi
15m
Spencer Street
2.7 mi
4m
County Road 56
2 mi
7m
Lafayette Center Road
2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Wabash Road
— 46.2 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, IN and Lafayette, 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
19 mi·21 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·57 sec
Exit 296BToward West Lafayette Center Road
9
Continue on Lafayette Center Road
2.0 mi·2 min·Lafayette Center Road
10
Continue on East 900 North
1.8 mi·2 min·East 900 North
11
Turn left onto US 24
12 mi·15 min·US 24
12
Continue on US 24
45 mi·56 min·Wabash Road
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto US 24; US 35
1.6 mi·1 min·Wabash Road
14
Continue on US 24; US 35
1.1 mi·1 min·Logansport Bypass
15
Continue on US 24; US 35
35 mi·43 min·Hoosier Heartland Highway
Toward US 24 West, US 35 North, SR 25 North: Logansport, La Porte, Rochester
16
Enter roundabout onto SR 25
237 ft·6 sec·Hoosier Heartland Highway
17
Continue on SR 25
0.4 mi·40 sec·Hoosier Heartland Highway
18
Continue on Schuyler Avenue
1.9 mi·3 min·Schuyler Avenue
19
Turn left onto North 18th Street
1.6 mi·3 min·North 18th Street
20
Turn left onto South Street
494 ft·13 sec·South Street
21
Turn right onto Grant Street
34 ft·1 sec·Grant Street
22
Turn right onto Douglas Street
165 ft·12 sec·Douglas Street
23
Turn left
184 ft·13 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for any unforeseen delays. With a fuel cost of approximately $22, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before you leave Concord. Plan for one stop along the way, keeping in mind the longest stretch without a break is 46.2 miles on Wabash Road. This flexibility means you can adjust your timing as needed, making for a relaxed travel experience.
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 69.8 miles from Concord, IN, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 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 31 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.8 miles or 1h 37m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lafayette, 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 139.7 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 Wabash Road for about 46.2 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 0 and 139.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|CR 56 / County Road 56
Turn right onto CR 56 / County Road 56
Navigation decision point
4
2 mi into trip|~8m in|CR 59 / County Road 59
Turn right onto CR 59 / County Road 59
Navigation decision point
5
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.
5
37.3 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward West Lafayette Center Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 296B
Toward West Lafayette Center Road
5
139.6 mi into trip|~3h 8m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.84 one way
$43.68 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.98
$47.96
premium
$4.89
$26.88
$53.77
diesel
$5.61
$30.84
$61.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.9
0
$14.67
$6.71
Efficient EV
34.9
0
$12.22
$5.59
EV Truck/SUV
55.9
0
$19.56
$8.94
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Concord, IN
Morning
in Concord on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lafayette, IN
Morning
in Lafayette on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Huntington, IN
70 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
24 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 8m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive features a 31% highway share, blending faster-paced interstate travel with more local road cruising. You'll encounter a 46.2-mile stretch on Wabash Road, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment of the journey. The profile is described as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting you'll experience variations in road type and speed as you progress from Concord to Lafayette. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire 139.7 miles.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.2 mi on Wabash Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 56 / County Road 56.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Concord, IN to Lafayette, IN is easy. At 3h 8m with 31% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 56 / County Road 56): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (CR 59 / County Road 59): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Concord, IN and Lafayette, IN, road signs point toward La Porte and Rochester.
La Porte
100.6 mi in|~2h 16m|via US 24; US 35
Rochester
100.6 mi in|~2h 16m|via US 24; US 35
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 139.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 46.2 miles on Wabash Road. 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: near the start (CR 56 / County Road 56): Navigation decision point; at 2 miles (CR 59 / County Road 59): Navigation decision point; at 18.5 miles (I 69): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Lafayette, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
