How far is Concord, IN from Bedford, IN?
The driving distance from Concord, IN to Bedford, IN is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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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 04h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Bedford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Bedford.
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Start on County Road 51
55 m · 13 sec · County Road 51
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Turn right onto County Road 56
2 mi · 8 min · County Road 56
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Turn right onto County Road 59
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 59
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Continue on Spencer Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Spencer Street
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Continue straight
13 mi · 20 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 South
1001 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
114 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Keep slight right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South
21.8 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville
48.5 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford
18.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto 16th Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · 16th Street
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Turn left onto L Street
14 m · 1 sec · L Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · L Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Bedford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 69 South
Merge slight left
114 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Bedford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Bedford?
The road trip is about 224.5 miles (361.3 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Pendleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Concord and 112.2 miles from Bedford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Bedford.
Stop Ideas Near Pendleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Noblesville Housing Authority
McCordsville Town Hall
Noblesville City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 188.8 mi (303.85 km).
#1 Concord
The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.
| Population | 56,305 |
| Coordinates | 41.3261600, -84.9452400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bedford
Town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,233 |
| Coordinates | 38.8611600, -86.4872100 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bedford (-86.48721, 38.86116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
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 | $29.87 | $59.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.68 | $67.37 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.86 | $73.72 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.01 | $84.02 |
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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