How far is East Chicago, IN from Concord, IN?
The driving distance from East Chicago, IN to Concord, IN is about 172.1 miles (277 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Chicago and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Chicago and Concord.
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Start on East Columbus Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Columbus Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cline Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Cline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cline Avenue
747 ft · 13 sec · Cline Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 912 South: Cline Avenue
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cline Avenue
1798 ft · 24 sec · Cline Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Toll Road: Gary Avenue
845 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Cline Avenue
2242 ft · 45 sec · Cline Avenue
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Keep slight left
73 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Gary Road
590 ft · 16 sec · Gary Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 90
2772 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
133.2 mi · 2 hr 24 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Angola, Fort Wayne, Lansing
2252 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left
50 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left
594 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
26.4 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Auburn, Garrett
1298 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
26 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto County Road 51
2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 51
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 51
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Chicago and Concord.
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
133 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving East Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Chicago to Concord?
The road trip is about 172.1 miles (277 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Simonton Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from East Chicago and 85.1 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.7 miles (211.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.48 one way or $46.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between East Chicago and Concord, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around East Chicago and Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.
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 East Chicago and Concord. Straight-line distance: 131.68 mi (211.92 km).
#1 East Chicago
City in Lake County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 27,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.6392000, -87.4547600 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.
| Population | 56,305 |
| Coordinates | 41.3261600, -84.9452400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 277 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $23.48 | $46.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $27.09 | $54.17 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $30.33 | $60.65 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $40.26 | $80.51 |
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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