How far is Concord, IN from Merrillville, IN?
The driving distance from Concord, IN to Merrillville, IN is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Merrillville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Merrillville.
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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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Turn right onto Broadway
1.4 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Indian Trail
1156 ft · 51 sec · Indian Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Indian Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Merrillville.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms near Merrillville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Merrillville?
The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Etna Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Concord and 69.6 miles from Merrillville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 10:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.92 one way or $37.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Concord and Merrillville, 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 Merrillville.
Stop Ideas Near Etna Green
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 Etna Green.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Merrillville. Straight-line distance: 124.2 mi (199.88 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 Merrillville
Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana
| Population | 34,916 |
| Coordinates | 41.4828100, -87.3328100 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrillville (-87.33281, 41.48281)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 43m |
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 | $18.92 | $37.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $21.83 | $43.66 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $24.44 | $48.88 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $32.44 | $64.89 |
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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