How far is Chesterton, IN from Concord, IN?

The driving distance from Chesterton, IN to Concord, IN is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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
139.5 mi
02h 19m
Flight
114.54 mi
184.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.54 mi
Kilometers
184.33 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.5 mi
Kilometers
224.5 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Jun 11, 8:22 AM EDT
Return by in Chesterton
Thu, Jun 11, 10:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterton
2026-06-11T06:03
Arrive Concord
Thu, Jun 11, 8:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterton
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
Shadeland
IN

Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Chesterton
68.3 mi
01h 09m
To Concord
71.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Overnight

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph WSW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    574 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 96th Street

    1237 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    28 m · 5 sec · East 96th Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    1220 ft · 31 sec · East 96th Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    131 m · 24 sec · East 96th Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    1324 ft · 33 sec · East 96th Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    44 m · 4 sec · East 96th Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    1945 ft · 48 sec · East 96th Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    41 m · 8 sec · East 96th Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    2914 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    44 m · 3 sec · East 96th Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    2523 ft · 1 min · East 96th Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 96th Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 96th Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East 96th Street

    30 m · 2 sec · East 96th Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto East 96th Street

    2 mi · 4 min · East 96th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto I 69 North, SR 37 North: Fort Wayne

    1564 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    111 mi · 2 hr

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  21. 21

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

    769 ft · 15 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto East Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dupont Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Leo Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leo Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Leo Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Leo Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Center Street

    645 ft · 11 sec · Center Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Leo Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Leo Road

  30. 30

    Continue on County Road 59

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 59

  31. 31

    Turn left onto County Road 56

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 56

  32. 32

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

    55 m · 8 sec · County Road 51

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 51

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
1 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
113 mi · 81%
Leo Road
13.5 mi · 10%
East 96th Street
5.03 mi · 4%
County Road 56
2.01 mi · 1%
East Dupont Road
1.37 mi · 1%
County Road 59
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shadeland
01h 09m from Chesterton
Leave By
1:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chesterton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.5 miles (224.5 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Chesterton and 71.2 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 1:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Chesterton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Shadeland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shadeland, 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 Shadeland.

RAIL

Waterloo

104 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

105 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

111 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterton and Concord. Straight-line distance: 114.54 mi (184.33 km).

Chesterton

#1 Chesterton

Town in the U.

Population14,232
Coordinates39.9289300, -86.1208200
Altitude238
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: (-86.121987, 39.928456)
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.63 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.11
9.84 gal · 37.26 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.55 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.92 $41.85
Premium $4.65 $22.90 $45.80
Diesel $5.30 $26.10 $52.19

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Chesterton and Concord. The current time is 06:03:06.

Distance to Other Cities

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