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Trip from Noble, 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

1h 55m

Distance

80.6 mi

130 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Noble, IN, IN

Noble, IN

Onur Yumlu

Downtown Concord, IN, IN

Concord, IN

Michiel Meurs

Trip Overview

Noble, IN to Concord, IN is 80.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 55 minutes via US 27, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within the Midwest region, staying entirely within Indiana. It's a straightforward drive, mainly on highways, making it a solid choice for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without extensive planning, as it's designed for a quick, focused journey.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

40.3 miles from Noble, IN

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 27 34 mi 38m
Ronald Reagan Expressway 12.3 mi 13m
Leo Road 9.1 mi 13m
SR 67 8.6 mi 9m
Schwartz Road 6 mi 10m
State Line Road 4.2 mi 10m
County Road 56 2 mi 7m
East 300 North 1.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: US 27 — 34 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Noble, IN and Concord, IN.

1

Start on North 800 East

1.0 mi · 3 min · North 800 East
2

Turn right onto East 300 North

1.2 mi · 3 min · East 300 North
3

Turn left onto TR 1

4.2 mi · 10 min · State Line Road
4

Turn left onto SR 67

8.6 mi · 9 min · SR 67
5

Turn right onto US 27

34 mi · 38 min · US 27
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
7

Merge onto I 469

12 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Exit 25 Toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
9

Turn right onto SR 37

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Maysville Road
10

Turn left onto Saint Joseph Center Road

426 ft · 10 sec · Saint Joseph Center Road
11

Turn right onto Schwartz Road

6.0 mi · 10 min · Schwartz Road
12

Turn left onto Grabill Road

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Grabill Road
13

Turn right onto SR 1

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Center Street
14

Continue on SR 1

9.1 mi · 13 min · Leo Road
15

Continue on CR 59

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Road 59
16

Turn left onto CR 56

2.0 mi · 7 min · County Road 56
17

At end of road, turn left onto CR 51

181 ft · 8 sec · County Road 51
18

Arrive at destination

CR 51

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour 55 minute duration, leaving in the morning allows ample time for unexpected delays or a brief stop. With a total distance of 80.6 miles, you won't need to break this into multiple days. Keep an eye on your fuel as you approach the 34-mile stretch on US 27; ensuring you're topped up before entering this longer segment will provide peace of mind. The estimated fuel cost of $13 makes this an economical choice for a quick trip.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.3 miles from Noble, IN, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 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 18 miles or 30m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.3 miles or 56m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, IN than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Noble, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Noble, IN

This is one driving day of about 80.6 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Noble, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 34 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Indiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IN

40 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

Geneva, IN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, IN

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.3 miles from Noble, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Perks Peak

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

LEO-CEDARVLE, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 69.1

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+12602228502

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Common Grounds Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Grabill, Indiana

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 69.1

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12603124596

Visit website

Perks Peak

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 69.1

LEO-CEDARVLE, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+12602228502

Visit website

Common Grounds Coffeehouse

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 69.1

Grabill, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12603124596

Visit website

The Green Bean Coffee Bar

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 63.3

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hours: 6:30 am–12:30 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 80.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
2.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | TR 1 / State Line Road

Turn left onto TR 1 / State Line Road

Navigation decision point

4
6.5 mi into trip | ~17m in | SR 67

Turn left onto SR 67

Navigation decision point

4
15 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 27

Turn right onto US 27

Navigation decision point

5
61.7 mi into trip | ~1h 19m 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
80.5 mi into trip | ~1h 55m 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

$12.60 one way

$25.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.84 $27.67
premium $4.89 $15.51 $31.02
diesel $5.61 $17.80 $35.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.2 0 $8.46 $3.87
Efficient EV 20.2 0 $7.05 $3.22
EV Truck/SUV 32.2 0 $11.28 $5.16

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (68% 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

Noble, IN

Morning in Noble on Sunday

Local time

10:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Concord, IN

Morning in Concord on Sunday

Local time

10:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

72°F

Decatur, IN

40 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 55m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 68% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 34 miles on US 27, which forms the backbone of this route. While the Ronald Reagan Expressway and Leo Road contribute to the overall distance, the character remains largely that of a well-maintained highway. Expect a consistent driving pace for most of the trip, with minimal deviations from the primary roadways.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34 mi on US 27.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Ronald Reagan Expressway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near TR 1 / State Line Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 55m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (TR 1 / State Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (SR 67): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 27): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 80.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 34 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (TR 1 / State Line Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (SR 67): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 27): Navigation decision point.

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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