How far is Concord, IN from Lafayette, IN?
The driving distance from Concord, IN to Lafayette, IN is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
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.
County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Lafayette.
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Start on County Road 51
55 m · 13 sec · County Road 51
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Turn right onto County Road 56
2 mi · 8 min · County Road 56
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Turn right onto County Road 59
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 59
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Continue on Spencer Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Spencer Street
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Continue straight
13 mi · 20 min
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 South
1001 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
18.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward West Lafayette Center Road
1 km · 57 sec
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Continue on Lafayette Center Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road
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Continue on East 900 North
1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North
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Turn left
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Continue on Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road
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Turn right onto Wabash Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wabash Road
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Continue on Logansport Bypass
1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass
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Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway
35 mi · 44 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway
72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway
1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway
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Continue on Schuyler Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · Schuyler Avenue
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Turn left onto North 18th Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · North 18th Street
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Turn left onto South Street
151 m · 14 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto Grant Street
11 m · 2 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Douglas Street
50 m · 13 sec · Douglas Street
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Turn left
56 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Lafayette.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Wabash Road
Continue on Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 00h 56m
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 Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Wabash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Concord and 69.2 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 1:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near Lafayette.
Stop Ideas Near Wabash
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 Wabash.
Waterloo
Elkhart station
Lafayette station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 118.81 mi (191.21 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 Lafayette
The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
| Population | 71,484 |
| Coordinates | 40.4167000, -86.8752900 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-86.875433, 40.416605)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $3.77 | $18.48 | $36.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.80 | $45.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.99 | $51.98 |
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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