How far is Concord, IN from West Lafayette, IN?

The driving distance from Concord, IN to West Lafayette, IN is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (193 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.91 mi
02h 30m
Flight
119.93 mi
193.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.93 mi
Kilometers
193.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.91 mi
Kilometers
228.38 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 3:58 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Wed, Apr 15, 6:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-15T01:28
Arrive West Lafayette
Wed, Apr 15, 3:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 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
Wabash
IN

County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States

From Concord
70.2 mi
01h 15m
To West Lafayette
71.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Concord and West Lafayette.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 51

    55 m · 13 sec · County Road 51

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road 56

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 56

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 59

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 59

  4. 4

    Continue on Spencer Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Spencer Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    13 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 69 South

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    18.7 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward West Lafayette Center Road

    1 km · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Lafayette Center Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East 900 North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North

  11. 11

    Turn left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Wabash Road

    44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wabash Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wabash Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Logansport Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    35 mi · 44 min · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hoosier Heartland Highway

    72 m · 7 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1943 ft · 41 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North 15th Street

    2364 ft · 49 sec · North 15th Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Greenbush Street

    1592 ft · 47 sec · Greenbush Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Fannon Drive

    2476 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Fannon Drive

    152 m · 28 sec · Fannon Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Salem Street

    1181 ft · 29 sec · Salem Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Old US Highway 231

    1683 ft · 41 sec · Old US Highway 231

  25. 25

    Continue on Union Street

    118 m · 9 sec · Union Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Fowler Avenue

    2019 ft · 52 sec · Fowler Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn sharp left onto Northwestern Avenue

    849 ft · 34 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwestern Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wabash Road
46.2 mi · 33%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
35.4 mi · 25%
I 69 South
18.9 mi · 13%
Spencer Street
15.6 mi · 11%
Schuyler Avenue
2.09 mi · 1%
County Road 56
2.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22 mi
119.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wabash
01h 15m from Concord
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Concord and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to West Lafayette?

The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 70.2 miles from Concord and 71.7 miles from West Lafayette.

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

The direct path is about 119.9 miles (193 km), while the road route adds roughly 22 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.89 one way or $37.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Concord and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Lafayette.

Stop Ideas Near Wabash

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

97 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

99 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

South Bend station

106 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and West Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 119.93 mi (193.01 km).

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#1 Concord

The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.

Population56,305
Coordinates41.3261600, -84.9452400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
West Lafayette

#2 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population51,605
Coordinates40.4258700, -86.9080700
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)
End: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.01 gal
18.96 L · about $18.89
Round trip
$37.79
10.02 gal · 37.92 L
Estimated CO2
44.5 kg one way
Round trip: 89 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.89 $37.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.31 $42.62
Premium $4.65 $23.32 $46.63
Diesel $5.30 $26.57 $53.15

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and West Lafayette. The current time is 01:28:03.

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.