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Trip from Concord, IN to Seymour, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 5m
Distance
205.2 mi
330 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, IN
Michiel Meurs
Seymour, IN
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Concord, IN to Seymour, IN is 205.2 miles and takes about 4h 5m via I 69 and I 65, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Indiana, traversing the Midwest. It's a pretty straightforward drive, mostly on major interstates, making it a convenient option for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. If you're looking for a quick trip with minimal planning, this route fits the bill, offering a direct connection between these two Indiana locations.
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
102.6 miles from Concord, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 69 | 130.4 mi | 2h 23m |
| I 65 | 47.5 mi | 51m |
| SR 1 | 13 mi | 19m |
| SR 11 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Spencer Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Emerson Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| County Road 56 | 2 mi | 7m |
| County Road 59 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 69
— 130.4 mi, about 2h 23m
Traffic on I-69
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 152 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
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Seymour, 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
15 mi
·
18 min
·
I 69
Exit 200
Toward I 465 South, I 69 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto South Emerson Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
South Emerson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto East Southport Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
East Southport Road
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
15
Merge onto I 65
47 mi
·
51 min
·
I 65
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
1 min
Exit 55
Toward SR 11: Seymour, Jonesville
17
Enter roundabout onto SR 11
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
SR 11
18
Continue on SR 11
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 11
19
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
East 2nd Street
20
Arrive at destination
West 2nd Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning makes the most sense, allowing you to arrive well before evening. With just one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to take breaks as needed or push through if you prefer. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 130.4-mile stretch on I 69, as services can be spaced out on interstates. The $32 fuel estimate is a good starting point for budgeting. Since this is a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, giving you more freedom to adjust your schedule.
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 102.6 miles from Concord, IN, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130.4 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 45 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.6 miles or 2h 5m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Seymour, 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 205.2 miles and 4h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 130.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.6 miles from Concord, 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 130.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Rest area
0.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 18.5 and 200.2 — 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
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.
7
148.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
Take the exit toward Emerson Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward Emerson Avenue
7
149.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 57m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
200.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m in
Take the exit toward SR 11: Seymour, Jonesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 55
Toward SR 11: Seymour, Jonesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.30 one way
$60.61 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $33.45 | $66.91 |
| premium | $4.72 | $38.10 | $76.20 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $38.75 | $77.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.55 | $9.85 |
| Efficient EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.96 | $8.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.73 | $13.13 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Origin
Concord, IN
Late night in Concord on Monday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Areas Of Smoke
N 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:34PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:47PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Seymour, IN
Late night in Seymour on Monday
Local time
3:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 3 mph
85% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 8:34PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 4:47PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
83°F
Pendleton, IN
103 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
8 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
4h 5m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely highway, with 95% of the 205.2 miles on major interstates like I 69 and I 65. You'll encounter a long stretch of 130.4 miles on I 69 before transitioning to other main roads. Expect a consistent cruising experience with numerous exits as you navigate this primarily highway path. The final portion of your trip will likely involve more surface roads as you approach your destination.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 130.4 mi on I 69.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 69 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.5 miles in near I 69.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 205.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 132.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 148.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
929 ft
601 ft
Total Climb
176 ft
Total Descent
425 ft
Highest Point
929 ft
~102.6 mi in
Elevation Range
328 ft
About the Cities
Arriving in Seymour, IN
Full guide →Seymour is a city in Southern Indiana. It is the "small town" home of rocker John Mellencamp.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 5m. Total distance: 205.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 130.4 miles on I 69. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Seymour, IN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 13 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 148.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Seymour, IN, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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