How far is Concord, IN from Zionsville, IN?

The driving distance from Concord, IN to Zionsville, IN is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (189 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
147.58 mi
02h 57m
Flight
117.45 mi
189.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.45 mi
Kilometers
189.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.58 mi
Kilometers
237.5 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zionsville
Thu, Oct 15, 3:36 PM EDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Oct 15, 6:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-10-15T12:39
Arrive Zionsville
Thu, Oct 15, 3:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Upland
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Concord
73.8 mi
01h 28m
To Zionsville
73.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    114 mi · 2 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 465 South, I 69 South

    1318 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 465 West

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 421 North: Michigan Road

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Zionsville, Frankfort

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Sycamore Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Sycamore Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 1st Street

    945 ft · 23 sec · South 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Oak Street

    47 m · 14 sec · West Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    18 m · 3 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 South
115 mi · 78%
Spencer Street
15.6 mi · 11%
I 465 West
9.85 mi · 7%
US 421 North
2.6 mi · 2%
County Road 56
2.01 mi · 1%
East Sycamore Street
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 South

Merge slight left

114 mi · 02h 04m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
117.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Upland
01h 28m from Concord
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms near Zionsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Upland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Concord and 73.8 miles from Zionsville.

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

The direct path is about 117.4 miles (189 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.12 one way or $40.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Concord and Showers And Thunderstorms near Zionsville.

Stop Ideas Near Upland

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

97 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

97 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

113 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

119 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Zionsville. Straight-line distance: 117.45 mi (189.02 km).

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#1 Concord

The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.

Population56,305
Coordinates41.3261600, -84.9452400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Zionsville

#2 Zionsville

Town of Indiana

Population29,340
Coordinates39.9508700, -86.2619400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord (-84.94524, 41.32616)
End: Zionsville (-86.26194, 39.95087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.71 L · about $20.12
Round trip
$40.24
10.42 gal · 39.42 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $20.12 $40.24
Mid-grade $4.46 $23.21 $46.42
Premium $4.99 $25.99 $51.97
Diesel $6.62 $34.50 $68.99

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Concord and Zionsville. The current time is 12:39:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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