Origin
New Castle, IN
Morning in New Castle on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Castle, IN to Concord, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 40m
Distance
121.5 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 30m
★
6 AM
2h 41m
8 AM
3h 2m
10 AM
2h 48m
12 PM
2h 46m
3 PM
2h 49m
5 PM
3h 1m
8 PM
2h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Castle, IN
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Concord, IN
Michiel Meurs
Trip Overview
New Castle, IN to Concord, IN is 121.5 miles and takes about 2h 40m via South Church Avenue, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, keeping you within Indiana for the entire trip. Expect a local feel throughout, with much of the route taking place on surface streets rather than highways. It's a manageable distance, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion.
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
60.8 miles from New Castle, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Church Avenue | 26.1 mi | 29m |
| West Walnut Street | 18.2 mi | 20m |
| North Meridian Street | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| North Memorial Drive | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| Ronald Reagan Expressway | 12.3 mi | 13m |
| Leo Road | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| SR 67 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| Muncie Bypass | 6.8 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
South Church Avenue
— 26.1 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Castle, IN and Concord, IN.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 38
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Broad Street
3
Turn right onto SR 3
15 mi
·
22 min
·
North Memorial Drive
4
Take the ramp onto SR 3
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
SR 3
Toward SR 3 North, SR 67 North: Portland
5
Merge onto SR 3; SR 67
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Muncie Bypass
6
Take the exit onto SR 67
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
SR 67
Toward SR 67 North: Portland
7
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 67
7.5 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 67
8
Turn straight onto SR 67
18 mi
·
20 min
·
West Walnut Street
9
Turn left onto US 27; SR 67
15 mi
·
17 min
·
North Meridian Street
10
Continue on US 27
26 mi
·
29 min
·
South Church Avenue
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
12
Merge onto I 469
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Ronald Reagan Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 25
Toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
14
Turn right onto SR 37
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Maysville Road
15
Turn left onto Saint Joseph Center Road
426 ft
·
10 sec
·
Saint Joseph Center Road
16
Turn right onto Schwartz Road
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Schwartz Road
17
Turn left onto Grabill Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Grabill Road
18
Turn right onto SR 1
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Center Street
19
Continue on SR 1
9.1 mi
·
13 min
·
Leo Road
20
Continue on CR 59
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 59
21
Turn left onto CR 56
2.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 56
22
At end of road, turn left onto CR 51
181 ft
·
8 sec
·
County Road 51
23
Arrive at destination
CR 51
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 40 minutes, this trip is best suited for a single day. You can easily complete it with just one stop, and the $19 fuel cost is quite modest. Consider departing in the morning to allow for flexibility in your schedule. The route's local character means you'll want to pay close attention to navigation, especially as you transition from highway to surface streets around the 26.1-mile mark on South Church Avenue.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.8 miles from New Castle, IN, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.1 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 27 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.8 miles or 1h 17m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Castle, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 New Castle, IN
This is one driving day of about 121.5 miles and 2h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from New Castle, 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 South Church Avenue for about 26.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.8 miles from New Castle, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 121.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 38 / Broad Street
Turn left onto SR 38 / Broad Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 3 / North Memorial Drive
Turn right onto SR 3 / North Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
5
15.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SR 3
Take the ramp onto SR 3 toward SR 3 North, SR 67 North: Portland
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 3 North, SR 67 North: Portland
5
102.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25
Toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
5
121.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
|
CR 51 / County Road 51
At end of road, turn left onto CR 51 / County Road 51
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.00 one way
$37.99 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $20.86 | $41.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $23.38 | $46.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.83 | $53.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.76 | $5.83 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.01 | $7.78 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Concord, IN
Morning in Concord on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Noble, IN
61 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
22 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
2h 40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a significant amount of surface road driving, with only 17% on highways. You'll encounter numerous turns, especially early on, with the longest continuous stretch covering 26.1 miles on South Church Avenue. After leaving the highway portion, prepare for more frequent intersections and local traffic.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.1 mi on South Church Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 38 / Broad Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 121.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 0.2 miles (SR 38 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 3 / North Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (SR 3): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in New Castle, IN
Full guide →New Castle is a city in Henry County, Central Indiana. Like Anderson and Connersville and other cities in the area, it had a manufacturing heyday for a period before economic changes swept in. But, if there's one thing New Castle seems to take seriously, it's basketball, with purportedly the biggest high school gym in the country and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
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 2h 40m. Total distance: 121.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.1 miles on South Church Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Concord, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 38 / Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (SR 3 / North Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (SR 3): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Concord, IN before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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