Concord to Lebanon is 144.1 miles and takes about 3h 9m via I 69, South Strawtown Pike, and SR 1, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Indiana. It's a straightforward trip, mostly on interstates but with a significant portion on surface roads, making it a good option for a single-day excursion. Plan for roughly half the route to be on highways and half on local roads, offering a mix of cruising and more deliberate travel.
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
72.1 miles from Concord, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 32m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 69
51.1 mi
56m
South Strawtown Pike
32.9 mi
38m
SR 1
13 mi
19m
West Base Line Road
11.5 mi
17m
SR 37
6.4 mi
8m
East State Road 18
5.8 mi
6m
Westfield Road
5.1 mi
7m
West 176th Street
4.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 51.1 mi, about 56m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 50 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,255 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,638
Quietest
2 AM
~165 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.7×
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 Lebanon, 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
51 mi·56 min·I 69
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·30 sec
Exit 264Toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion
9
Keep slight right at fork
160 ft·3 sec
10
Merge onto SR 18
5.8 mi·6 min·East State Road 18
11
Turn left onto South Washington Street
3.4 mi·6 min·South Washington Street
12
Continue on SR 37
33 mi·38 min·South Strawtown Pike
13
Enter roundabout onto SR 37
105 ft·1 sec·SR 37
14
Continue on SR 37
6.3 mi·8 min·SR 37
15
Turn right onto SR 32; SR 38
1.5 mi·2 min·East Conner Street
16
Continue on SR 32; SR 38
0.1 mi·12 sec·Westfield Road
17
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
123 ft·2 sec·Westfield Road
18
Continue on Westfield Road
0.2 mi·13 sec·Westfield Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
94 ft·1 sec·Westfield Road
20
Continue on Westfield Road
0.7 mi·59 sec·Westfield Road
21
Enter roundabout onto SR 32
129 ft·3 sec·Westfield Road
22
Continue on SR 32
4.1 mi·6 min·Westfield Road
23
Continue on SR 32
0.8 mi·1 min·East Main Street
24
Enter roundabout onto SR 32
114 ft·2 sec·West Main Street
25
Continue on SR 32
0.5 mi·47 sec·West Main Street
26
Continue on SR 32
1.0 mi·1 min·IN-32
27
Continue on SR 32
4.3 mi·6 min·West 176th Street
28
Continue on SR 32
2.3 mi·3 min·West Base Line Road
29
Enter roundabout onto SR 32
145 ft·2 sec·West Base Line Road
30
Continue on SR 32
9.1 mi·13 min·West Base Line Road
31
Turn right onto SR 32
0.6 mi·1 min·Indianapolis Avenue
32
Turn left onto SR 32
0.3 mi·47 sec·East South Street
33
Turn right onto SR 39
0.1 mi·21 sec·South Lebanon Street
34
Arrive at destination
SR 39
Trip Plan
With a total drive time of just over 3 hours, this is a very manageable one-day trip. You could easily depart in the morning and arrive by early afternoon, leaving plenty of time for activities at your destination. The longest stretch without a major road change is about 51 miles on I 69, so consider stopping for fuel or a break before or after that segment. Given the relatively short distance and moderate fuel cost of $22, you have flexibility in your departure time and can easily adjust your schedule as 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 72.1 miles from Concord, IN, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.1 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 32 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.1 miles or 1h 32m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lebanon, 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 144.1 miles and 3h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 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 51.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway reset
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
$10 to $20
Warren, Indiana
Hours: 9 am–1 pm
+12603759960
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.5 and 120.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
6
69.7 mi into trip|~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 264
Toward SR 18: Montpelier, Marion
5
70 mi into trip|~1h 30m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
120.1 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|Westfield Road
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
120.2 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|Westfield Road
Enter roundabout onto Westfield Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.96 one way
$47.92 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$26.10
$52.19
premium
$5.18
$29.40
$58.81
diesel
$5.35
$30.35
$60.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.2
0
$15.13
$6.92
Efficient EV
36
0
$12.61
$5.76
EV Truck/SUV
57.6
0
$20.17
$9.22
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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 10, 2026
Origin
Concord, IN
Evening
in Concord on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 10 at 4:18AM EDT until May 12 at 7:01AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 10 at 2:30AM EDT until May 11 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Destination
Lebanon, IN
Evening
in Lebanon on Wednesday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
86°F
Elwood, IN
72 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 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 9m 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?
About 50% of this 144.1-mile drive is on highways, with the longest contiguous highway stretch being 51.1 miles on I 69. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface streets, which will require more attention. Expect a mixed driving experience as you move between the faster interstate sections and the more local roads.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.1 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18.5 miles in near I 69.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 9m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 69.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
941 ft787 ft
Total Climb
273 ft
Total Descent
182 ft
Highest Point
941 ft
~144.1 mi in
Elevation Range
155 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Concord, IN to Lebanon, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Marion along the way.
Marion
69.7 mi in|~1h 29m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 51.1 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 69.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 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 Lebanon, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
