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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.51 mi
04h 26m
Flight
188.8 mi
303.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.8 mi
Kilometers
303.85 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.51 mi
Kilometers
361.31 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bedford
Wed, May 13, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Wed, May 13, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-12T20:58
Arrive Bedford
Wed, May 13, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pendleton
IN

Town in Fall Creek Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States

From Concord
112.3 mi
02h 13m
To Bedford
112.2 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SSE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 51

    55 m · 13 sec · County Road 51

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 56

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 56

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 59

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 59

  4. 4

    Continue on Spencer Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Spencer Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 South

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    114 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    21.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 South: Evansville

    48.5 mi · 55 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 37 South: Bedford

    18.9 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 16th Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · 16th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto L Street

    14 m · 1 sec · L Street

  14. 14

    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.

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
164 mi · 73%
I 465 South
21.8 mi · 10%
SR 37 South
18.9 mi · 8%
Spencer Street
15.6 mi · 7%
County Road 56
2.01 mi · 1%
16th Street
1.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.7 mi
188.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pendleton
02h 13m from Concord
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pendleton and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

Noblesville Housing Authority

Noblesville , IN
320 Kings Ln, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 4.5/5 6 reviews Housing authority,Social services organization
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

McCordsville Town Hall

McCordsville , IN
6280 W 800 N, McCordsville, IN 46055
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews City Hall
Noblesville City Hall
Nearby stop 14.8 mi away

Noblesville City Hall

Noblesville , IN
16 S 10th St, Noblesville, IN 46060
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pendleton.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

44 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

65 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

98 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

99 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Bedford. Straight-line distance: 188.8 mi (303.85 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Concord

The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.

Population56,305
Coordinates41.3261600, -84.9452400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Bedford

#2 Bedford

Town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States

Population13,233
Coordinates38.8611600, -86.4872100
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-84.94524, 41.32616)
End: Bedford (-86.48721, 38.86116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 361 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.92 gal
29.99 L · about $29.87
Round trip
$59.73
15.84 gal · 59.98 L
Estimated CO2
70.4 kg one way
Round trip: 140.8 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Bedford. The current time is 20:58:02.

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.