How far is Cedar Lake, IN from Concord, IN?
The driving distance from Cedar Lake, IN to Concord, IN is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Lake and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Lake and Concord.
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Start on Lauerman Street
692 ft · 34 sec · Lauerman Street
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Turn left onto Birch Street
1403 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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Turn left onto West 137th Avenue
1189 ft · 55 sec · West 137th Avenue
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Turn right onto Doffin Street
1104 ft · 49 sec · Doffin Street
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Continue on West 135th Place
978 ft · 45 sec · West 135th Place
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Turn right onto Parrish Avenue
1537 ft · 46 sec · Parrish Avenue
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Turn right onto West 133rd Avenue
944 ft · 26 sec · West 133rd Avenue
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Continue on West Lakeshore Drive
1 mi · 2 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cline Avenue
47 m · 4 sec · Cline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cline Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Cline Avenue
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Turn right onto West 109th Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · West 109th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Court Street
43 m · 8 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto West Joliet Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Joliet Street
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Turn left onto West 113th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West 113th Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
2623 ft · 54 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto East 109th Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East 109th Avenue
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Continue on East 109th Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · East 109th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 65 North: Chicago
2095 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
1618 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Valparaiso University
548 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto East 81st Avenue
5.3 mi · 8 min · East 81st Avenue
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Continue on US Route 30
6.6 mi · 9 min · US Route 30
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Continue on West Morthland Drive
90.2 mi · 2 hr · West Morthland Drive
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Turn left onto Old Trail Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Old Trail Road
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Continue on West Whitley Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · West Whitley Street
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Continue on County Road 56
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 56
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Continue on County Road 11A
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 11A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 427
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 427
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Continue on Wayne Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Wayne Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3040 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto County Road 51
2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 51
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 51
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Lake and Concord.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Morthland Drive
Continue on West Morthland Drive
90.2 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake to Concord?
The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.5 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.9 miles from Cedar Lake and 77.3 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cedar Lake and Concord, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bourbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Lake and Concord. Straight-line distance: 129.49 mi (208.39 km).
#1 Cedar Lake
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647600, -87.4411500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.
| Population | 56,305 |
| Coordinates | 41.3261600, -84.9452400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $20.85 | $41.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $24.06 | $48.11 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $26.94 | $53.87 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $35.75 | $71.51 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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