How far is Concord, IN from Ross, IN?

The driving distance from Concord, IN to Ross, IN is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.73 mi
03h 24m
Flight
126.62 mi
203.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.62 mi
Kilometers
203.78 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.73 mi
Kilometers
276.38 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ross
Tue, May 5, 10:21 AM CDT
Return by in Concord
Tue, May 5, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-05T07:56
Arrive Ross
Tue, May 5, 11:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
8:24 AM to 10:24 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
10:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
85.7 mi
01h 42m
To Ross
86 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Grant Street

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    73 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Ridge Road

    1321 ft · 42 sec · West Ridge Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cleveland Street

    1479 ft · 38 sec · Cleveland Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 47th Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West 47th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Wilson Street

    1277 ft · 35 sec · Wilson Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West 49th Avenue

    718 ft · 20 sec · West 49th Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Chase Street

    1081 ft · 30 sec · Chase Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chase Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
123 mi · 72%
County Road 51
29.1 mi · 17%
I 94 West
6.43 mi · 4%
Richard G. Hatcher Boulevard
1.53 mi · 1%
I 80 Toll
0.95 mi · 1%
West 47th Avenue
0.88 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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
126.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simonton Lake
01h 42m from Concord
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Concord and Rain Showers Likely near Ross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.7 miles (276.4 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 85.7 miles from Concord and 86 miles from Ross.

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

The direct path is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.85 one way or $45.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Concord and Ross, 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 Rain Showers Likely near Ross.

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 Ross. Straight-line distance: 126.62 mi (203.78 km).

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#1 Concord

The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.

Population56,305
Coordinates41.3261600, -84.9452400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ross

Unincorporated community in Lake County, Indiana

Population1,540
Coordinates41.5267000, -87.3747600
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-84.94524, 41.32616)
End: Ross (-87.37476, 41.5267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.06 gal
22.94 L · about $22.85
Round trip
$45.70
12.12 gal · 45.88 L
Estimated CO2
53.9 kg one way
Round trip: 107.7 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.85 $45.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.77 $51.55
Premium $4.65 $28.20 $56.41
Diesel $5.30 $32.14 $64.28

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Concord, IN and Ross, IN. The current time in Concord is 07:56:59, although it is 06:56:59 in Ross.

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