How far is Chesterton, IN from Concord, IN?
The driving distance from Chesterton, IN to Concord, IN is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on South 9th Street
1412 ft · 1 min · South 9th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Porter Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Porter Avenue
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road
98 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
757 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road
125 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
112.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Angola, Fort Wayne, Lansing
2252 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
50 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
594 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
26.4 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Auburn, Garrett
1298 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
7.3 mi · 11 min
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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 Chesterton and Concord.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
113 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Chesterton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly 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 136.8 miles (220.2 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.1 miles from Chesterton and 59.7 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.21 one way or $36.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chesterton and Concord, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Chesterton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Elkhart station
Dowagiac station
Niles station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chesterton and Concord. Straight-line distance: 111.45 mi (179.36 km).
#1 Chesterton
Town in the U.
| Population | 13,433 |
| Coordinates | 41.6105900, -87.0642000 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $3.77 | $18.21 | $36.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.54 | $41.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.48 | $44.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.62 | $51.24 |
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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