How far is Griffith, IN from Concord, IN?

The driving distance from Griffith, IN to Concord, IN is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.95 mi
02h 58m
Flight
129.15 mi
207.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.15 mi
Kilometers
207.85 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.95 mi
Kilometers
255.81 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Oct 15, 4:33 PM EDT
Return by in Griffith
Thu, Oct 15, 6:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Griffith
2026-10-15T12:35
Arrive Concord
Thu, Oct 15, 3:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:58 AM to 1:58 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 CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Griffith
9:30 PM CDT
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
Simonton Lake
IN

Census-designated place in Elkhart County, Indiana

From Griffith
86.9 mi
01h 29m
To Concord
72.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Miller Street

    71 m · 15 sec · East Miller Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Wood Street

    662 ft · 31 sec · North Wood Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Elm Street

    2643 ft · 1 min · East Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Colfax Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Colfax Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Ridge Road

    2643 ft · 1 min · West Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Burr Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Burr Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East, I 94 East, US 6 East: Detroit

    1832 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · Borman Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90

    1.4 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    122.8 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Indiana Toll Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69: Angola, Fort Wayne, Lansing

    2252 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    594 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    26.4 mi · 28 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8: Auburn, Garrett

    1298 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    26 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road 51

    2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 51

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 51

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
123 mi · 77%
I 69
27.4 mi · 17%
Borman Expressway
8.58 mi · 5%
County Road 51
2.43 mi · 2%
I 80 East
1.49 mi · 1%
North Colfax Street
1.35 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 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
129.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simonton Lake
01h 29m from Griffith
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Griffith 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 Griffith to Concord?

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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 86.9 miles from Griffith and 72.1 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 129.1 miles (207.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.67 one way or $43.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Griffith and Concord, 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 Griffith 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.

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 Griffith and Concord. Straight-line distance: 129.15 mi (207.85 km).

Griffith

#1 Griffith

Town in Calumet and St.

Population16,032
Coordinates41.5283700, -87.4236500
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
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#2 Concord

The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.

Population56,305
Coordinates41.3261600, -84.9452400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: East Miller Street (-87.423653, 41.528217)
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.23 L · about $21.67
Round trip
$43.33
11.22 gal · 42.46 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $21.67 $43.33
Mid-grade $4.46 $24.99 $49.99
Premium $4.99 $27.98 $55.97
Diesel $6.62 $37.14 $74.29

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Griffith, IN and Concord, IN. The current time in Griffith is 12:35:37, although it is 13:35:37 in Concord.

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.