How far is Concord, IN from Gary, IN?
The driving distance from Concord, IN to Gary, IN is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Gary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Gary.
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Start on County Road 51
2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 51
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Turn left
7.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1049 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll, I 90 Toll: Chicago, Toledo
2407 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2630 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
129 mi · 2 hr 19 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway
2139 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
549 ft · 30 sec · Broadway
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Turn right onto West 4th Avenue
1347 ft · 30 sec · West 4th Avenue
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Madison Street
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Turn right onto 10th Place
1298 ft · 57 sec · 10th Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 10th Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Gary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Indiana Toll Road
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
129 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Concord and Mostly Sunny near Gary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Gary?
The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 83.8 miles from Concord and 81.9 miles from Gary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.7 miles (202.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.06 one way or $44.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Concord and Gary, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Mostly Sunny near Gary.
Stop Ideas Near Bristol
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 Bristol.
Elkhart station
Dowagiac station
Niles station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Gary. Straight-line distance: 125.69 mi (202.28 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 Gary
The most populous city in Lake County, Indiana.
| Population | 74,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.5933700, -87.3464300 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-87.346439, 41.59327)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.88 | $49.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.23 | $54.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.03 | $62.06 |
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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