How far is Concord, IN from Griffith, IN?

The driving distance from Concord, IN to Griffith, IN is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
173.91 mi
03h 27m
Flight
129.15 mi
207.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.15 mi
Kilometers
207.85 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.91 mi
Kilometers
279.88 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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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 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Griffith
Thu, Oct 15, 5:56 PM CDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Oct 15, 10:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Griffith
Thu, Oct 15, 6:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:28 AM to 10:28 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:04 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
Simonton Lake
IN

Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana

From Concord
86.8 mi
01h 43m
To Griffith
87.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 51

    2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 51

  2. 2

    Turn left

    7.1 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1049 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.5 mi · 28 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Toll, I 90 Toll: Chicago, Toledo

    2407 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2630 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    122.9 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Indiana Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines

    3216 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East

    543 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West

    8.8 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Burr Street

    1336 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    61 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Burr Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Burr Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Ridge Road

    2643 ft · 1 min · West Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Colfax Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Colfax Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    2643 ft · 1 min · East Elm Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Wood Street

    662 ft · 31 sec · North Wood Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Miller Street

    71 m · 10 sec · East Miller Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Miller Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
123 mi · 71%
County Road 51
29.1 mi · 17%
I 94 West
8.93 mi · 5%
Burr Street
1.81 mi · 1%
North Colfax Street
1.35 mi · 1%
I 80 Toll
0.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

123 mi · 02h 13m

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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.8 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simonton Lake
01h 43m from Concord
Leave By
10:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms near Griffith.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 173.9 miles (279.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Simonton Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.8 miles from Concord and 87.1 miles from Griffith.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.8 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 10:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.71 one way or $47.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Concord and Griffith, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms near Griffith.

Stop Ideas Near Simonton Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Simonton Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Simonton Lake.

RAIL

Elkhart station

8 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

25 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

South Bend station

27 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Dowagiac station

28 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Griffith. Straight-line distance: 129.15 mi (207.85 km).

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#1 Concord

The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.

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

#2 Griffith

Town in Calumet and St.

Population16,032
Coordinates41.5283700, -87.4236500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-84.94524, 41.32616)
End: Griffith (-87.42365, 41.52837)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.23 L · about $23.71
Round trip
$47.43
12.28 gal · 46.46 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $23.71 $47.43
Mid-grade $4.46 $27.35 $54.71
Premium $4.99 $30.63 $61.25
Diesel $6.62 $40.65 $81.31

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Concord, IN and Griffith, IN. The current time in Concord is 15:28:21, although it is 14:28:21 in Griffith.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.