How far is Concord, IN from Elkhart, IN?

The driving distance from Concord, IN to Elkhart, IN is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.89 mi
01h 37m
Flight
58.76 mi
94.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.76 mi
Kilometers
94.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.89 mi
Kilometers
122.13 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkhart
Sat, May 30, 8:20 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, May 30, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-30T06:43
Arrive Elkhart
Sat, May 30, 8:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EDT
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
Albion
IN

Town in Noble County, Indiana, USA

From Concord
34.7 mi
00h 48m
To Elkhart
41.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Elkhart.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Elkhart.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 51

    2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 51

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14.5 mi · 23 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto E 300 N

    8.1 mi · 9 min · E 300 N

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Orange Street

    107 m · 18 sec · North Orange Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Jefferson Street

    1335 ft · 26 sec · West Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Albion Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West Albion Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 290 West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · North 290 West

  10. 10

    Turn left onto US Highway 6

    11.3 mi · 16 min · US Highway 6

  11. 11

    Turn right

    22.8 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Marion Street

    1450 ft · 46 sec · West Marion Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pletcher Court

    38 m · 7 sec · Pletcher Court

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pletcher Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Elkhart.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 6
11.3 mi · 15%
E 300 N
8.07 mi · 11%
North 290 West
3.38 mi · 4%
County Road 51
2.43 mi · 3%
West Albion Road
2.38 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

22.8 mi · 00h 41m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albion
00h 48m from Concord
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near Elkhart.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Elkhart?

The road trip is about 75.9 miles (122.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Albion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Concord and 41.3 miles from Elkhart.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Elkhart.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Elkhart. Straight-line distance: 58.76 mi (94.57 km).

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#1 Concord

The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.

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

#2 Elkhart

The most populous city in Elkhart County, Indiana.

Population52,172
Coordinates41.6819900, -85.9766700
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)
End: Pletcher Court (-85.976539, 41.682026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 122 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.68 gal
10.14 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.21
5.36 gal · 20.28 L
Estimated CO2
23.8 kg one way
Round trip: 47.6 kg / 105 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.11 $20.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.40 $22.80
Premium $4.65 $12.47 $24.95
Diesel $5.30 $14.21 $28.43

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Elkhart. The current time is 06:43:05.

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.