How far is Concord, IN from Cedar Lake, IN?
The driving distance from Concord, IN to Cedar Lake, IN is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Cedar Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Cedar Lake.
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Start on County Road 51
2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 51
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Turn left
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
3040 ft · 52 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ensley Avenue
78 m · 4 sec · West Ensley Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Wayne Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Wayne Street
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Continue on County Road 427
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 427
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Turn right onto County Road 11A
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 11A
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Turn straight onto County Road 56
2.1 mi · 4 min · County Road 56
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Continue straight
12 mi · 18 min
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Continue on West Whitley Street
1109 ft · 19 sec · West Whitley Street
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Continue on Johnson Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Johnson Road
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Turn right
101.9 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Continue on East 81st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 81st Avenue
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Continue on West 81st Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 81st Avenue
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Turn left onto Taft Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Taft Street
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Continue on Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto West Clark Street
90 m · 8 sec · West Clark Street
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Turn left onto North Court Street
73 m · 10 sec · North Court Street
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Turn right onto West 109th Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · West 109th Avenue
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Turn left onto Cline Avenue
2.5 mi · 6 min · Cline Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Lakeshore Drive
4 m · 1 sec · West Lakeshore Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Lakeshore Drive
1 mi · 2 min · West Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on West 133rd Avenue
944 ft · 33 sec · West 133rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Parrish Avenue
1537 ft · 48 sec · Parrish Avenue
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Turn left onto West 135th Place
978 ft · 43 sec · West 135th Place
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Continue on Doffin Street
1104 ft · 54 sec · Doffin Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 137th Avenue
1189 ft · 54 sec · West 137th Avenue
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Turn right onto Birch Street
1403 ft · 1 min · Birch Street
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Turn right onto Lauerman Street
692 ft · 30 sec · Lauerman Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lauerman Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Cedar Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
102 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Cedar Lake?
The road trip is about 151.5 miles (243.8 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Bourbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Concord and 75.9 miles from Cedar Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.5 miles (208.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 9:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.62 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Concord and Cedar Lake, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Bourbon
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 Bourbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Cedar Lake. Straight-line distance: 129.49 mi (208.39 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 Cedar Lake
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 13,588 |
| Coordinates | 41.3647600, -87.4411500 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Lake (-87.44115, 41.36476)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $3.86 | $20.62 | $41.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $23.79 | $47.58 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $26.64 | $53.27 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $35.36 | $70.71 |
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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