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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
136.84 mi
02h 36m
Flight
111.45 mi
179.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.45 mi
Kilometers
179.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.84 mi
Kilometers
220.22 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 12:08 AM EDT
Return by in Chesterton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chesterton
2026-04-22T20:32
Arrive Concord
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chesterton
9:30 PM CDT
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
Bristol
IN

Town in Indiana

From Chesterton
77.1 mi
01h 18m
To Concord
59.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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 South 9th Street

    1412 ft · 1 min · South 9th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Porter Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Porter Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    98 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    757 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 80, I 90: Toll Road

    125 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio

    2382 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    112.9 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Indiana Toll Road

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Angola, Fort Wayne, Lansing

    2252 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    594 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    26.4 mi · 28 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Auburn, Garrett

    1298 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    26 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Road 51

    2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 51

  18. 18

    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

Interchange-aware route

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

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
113 mi · 83%
I 69
27.4 mi · 20%
County Road 51
2.43 mi · 2%
West Porter Avenue
1.14 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.45 mi
I 80
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
111.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
01h 18m from Chesterton
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

14 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
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Dowagiac station

38 mi away
200 Depot Drive
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Niles station

38 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

South Bend station

39 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chesterton and Concord. Straight-line distance: 111.45 mi (179.36 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Chesterton

Town in the U.

Population13,433
Coordinates41.6105900, -87.0642000
Altitude195
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: South 9th Street (-87.064134, 41.610591)
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.83 gal
18.28 L · about $18.21
Round trip
$36.43
9.66 gal · 36.56 L
Estimated CO2
42.9 kg one way
Round trip: 85.8 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chesterton, IN and Concord, IN. The current time in Chesterton is 20:32:21, although it is 21:32:21 in Concord.

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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.