How far is Lowell, IN from Concord, IN?

The driving distance from Lowell, IN to Concord, IN is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.76 mi
03h 00m
Flight
152.64 mi
245.65 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.64 mi
Kilometers
245.65 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.76 mi
Kilometers
297.35 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Oct 15, 5:31 PM EDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Oct 15, 8:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-10-15T14:31
Arrive Concord
Thu, Oct 15, 5:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Gaston
IN

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

From Lowell
91.5 mi
01h 30m
To Concord
93.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
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 Lowell and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shady Lane

    1249 ft · 55 sec · Shady Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2158 ft · 52 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    26.7 mi · 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    111 mi · 2 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road

    769 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dupont Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Leo Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leo Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Leo Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Leo Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Center Street

    645 ft · 11 sec · Center Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Leo Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Leo Road

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 59

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 59

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Road 56

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 56

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 51

    55 m · 8 sec · County Road 51

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 51

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
116 mi · 63%
Shady Lane
27.3 mi · 15%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 9%
Leo Road
13.5 mi · 7%
County Road 56
2.01 mi · 1%
East Dupont Road
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
152.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gaston
01h 30m from Lowell
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lowell 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 Lowell to Concord?

The road trip is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gaston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Lowell and 93.3 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lowell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Gaston

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Gaston and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gaston.

RAIL

Connersville station

81 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

83 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

119 mi away
200 North 2nd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Concord. Straight-line distance: 152.64 mi (245.65 km).

Lowell

#1 Lowell

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

Population10,137
Coordinates39.2531069, -85.9463839
Altitude195
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: Shady Lane (-85.946392, 39.252956)
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.52 gal
24.68 L · about $25.18
Round trip
$50.36
13.04 gal · 49.36 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.9 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $25.18 $50.36
Mid-grade $4.46 $29.05 $58.09
Premium $4.99 $32.52 $65.04
Diesel $6.62 $43.17 $86.34

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 Lowell and Concord. The current time is 14:31:08.

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.