How far is Plainfield, IN from Concord, IN?

The driving distance from Plainfield, IN to Concord, IN is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.54 mi
02h 52m
Flight
135.61 mi
218.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.61 mi
Kilometers
218.25 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.54 mi
Kilometers
269.63 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Oct 15, 6:15 PM EDT
Return by in Plainfield
Thu, Oct 15, 9:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plainfield
2026-10-15T15:23
Arrive Concord
Thu, Oct 15, 6:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plainfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fowlerton
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Plainfield
79.7 mi
01h 26m
To Concord
87.8 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Avon Avenue

    37 m · 11 sec · Avon Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Washington Street

    7 mi · 11 min · West Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Holt Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Holt Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Michigan Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Michigan Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Saint Margaret's Drive

    1624 ft · 59 sec · Saint Margaret's Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West 10th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West 10th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North West Street

    155 m · 23 sec · North West Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward I 65 North

    2320 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward 29th Street, 30th Street

    1836 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on 29th Street, Childrens Museum

    66 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West 29th Street

    2403 ft · 1 min · West 29th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East 29th Street

    3264 ft · 1 min · East 29th Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Binford Boulevard

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Binford Boulevard

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    111 mi · 2 hr

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road

    769 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto East Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dupont Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Leo Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leo Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Leo Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Leo Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Center Street

    645 ft · 11 sec · Center Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Leo Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Leo Road

  29. 29

    Continue on County Road 59

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 59

  30. 30

    Turn left onto County Road 56

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 56

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 51

    55 m · 8 sec · County Road 51

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 51

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainfield and Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Binford Boulevard
121 mi · 72%
Leo Road
13.5 mi · 8%
West Washington Street
7.05 mi · 4%
East Main Street
3.09 mi · 2%
East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive
2.48 mi · 1%
West Michigan Street
2.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Binford Boulevard

Keep slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fowlerton
01h 26m from Plainfield
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plainfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to Concord?

The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fowlerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.7 miles from Plainfield and 87.8 miles from Concord.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.82 one way or $45.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Plainfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Fowlerton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fowlerton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fowlerton.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

88 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

93 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

112 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

119 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Concord. Straight-line distance: 135.61 mi (218.25 km).

Plainfield

#1 Plainfield

Town in Indiana, United States

Population36,275
Coordinates39.7042100, -86.3994400
Altitude223
CountryUnited States
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#2 Concord

The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.

Population56,305
Coordinates41.3261600, -84.9452400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Avon Avenue (-86.399485, 39.704209)
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.91 gal
22.38 L · about $22.82
Round trip
$45.65
11.82 gal · 44.76 L
Estimated CO2
52.5 kg one way
Round trip: 105 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $22.82 $45.65
Mid-grade $4.46 $26.33 $52.66
Premium $4.99 $29.48 $58.96
Diesel $6.62 $39.13 $78.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Plainfield and Concord. The current time is 15:23:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.