How far is Concord, IN from South Bend, IN?

The driving distance from Concord, IN to South Bend, IN is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.67 mi
01h 53m
Flight
71.88 mi
115.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.88 mi
Kilometers
115.68 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.67 mi
Kilometers
170.06 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bend
Sat, May 30, 8:36 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Sat, May 30, 10:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-05-30T06:43
Arrive South Bend
Sat, May 30, 8:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Orland
IN

Human settlement in Steuben County, Indiana, United States of America

From Concord
53.8 mi
00h 56m
To South Bend
51.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and South Bend.

  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

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Indiana Toll Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 933, BUS US 31: South Bend, Notre Dame

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Michigan Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Michigan Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Michigan Street

    47 m · 9 sec · North Michigan Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto North Michigan Street

    718 ft · 28 sec · North Michigan Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Navarre Street

    40 m · 5 sec · East Navarre Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Navarre Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
67.4 mi · 64%
County Road 51
29.1 mi · 28%
North Michigan Street
1.87 mi · 2%
SR 933
1.41 mi · 1%
I 80 Toll
0.95 mi · 1%
East Navarre Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

67.4 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
71.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orland
00h 56m from Concord
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Concord and Sunny near South Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to South Bend?

The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Orland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.8 miles from Concord and 51.8 miles from South Bend.

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

The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Concord and Sunny near South Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Orland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orland, 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 Orland.

RAIL

Waterloo

35 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Bryan

58 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Battle Creek Transportation Center

65 mi away
104 Capital Ave. S.W.
RAIL

Elkhart station

67 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and South Bend. Straight-line distance: 71.88 mi (115.68 km).

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#1 Concord

The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.

Population56,305
Coordinates41.3261600, -84.9452400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
South Bend

#2 South Bend

The most populous city in St.

Population101,868
Coordinates41.6833800, -86.2500100
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)
End: East Navarre Street (-86.250008, 41.683158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.11 L · about $14.07
Round trip
$28.13
7.46 gal · 28.22 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.07 $28.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.86 $31.73
Premium $4.65 $17.36 $34.72
Diesel $5.30 $19.78 $39.57

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and South Bend. The current time is 06:43:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.