How far is Concord, IN from Munster, IN?
The driving distance from Concord, IN to Munster, IN is about 176.5 miles (284 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
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 03h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Munster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Munster.
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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
122.9 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
14.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster
1047 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South
1187 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Calumet Avenue South
898 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Calumet Avenue
2932 ft · 1 min · Calumet Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadmoor Avenue
1021 ft · 34 sec · Broadmoor Avenue
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Turn left onto Monroe Avenue
740 ft · 33 sec · Monroe Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Munster.
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
123 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms near Munster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Munster?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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 88 miles from Concord and 88.4 miles from Munster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134 miles (215.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 $24.06 one way or $48.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Concord and Munster, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms near Munster.
Stop Ideas Near Simonton Lake
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 Simonton Lake.
Elkhart station
Niles station
South Bend station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Munster. Straight-line distance: 133.97 mi (215.61 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 Munster
Town in the U.
| Population | 22,483 |
| Coordinates | 41.5644800, -87.5125400 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Munster (-87.51254, 41.56448)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $24.06 | $48.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $27.75 | $55.51 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $31.08 | $62.15 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $41.25 | $82.50 |
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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