How far is Merrillville, IN from Concord, IN?

The driving distance from Merrillville, IN to Concord, IN is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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
136.45 mi
02h 46m
Flight
124.2 mi
199.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.2 mi
Kilometers
199.88 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.45 mi
Kilometers
219.6 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Oct 15, 3:22 PM EDT
Return by in Merrillville
Thu, Oct 15, 5:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Merrillville
2026-10-15T11:36
Arrive Concord
Thu, Oct 15, 2:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Merrillville
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
Etna Green
IN

Town in Indiana, United States

From Merrillville
69.3 mi
01h 23m
To Concord
67.2 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Merrillville and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Indian Trail

    1156 ft · 56 sec · Indian Trail

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East 81st Avenue

    6 mi · 9 min · East 81st Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on US Route 30

    6.6 mi · 9 min · US Route 30

  5. 5

    Continue on West Morthland Drive

    90.2 mi · 2 hr · West Morthland Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Trail Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Old Trail Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West Whitley Street

    12.2 mi · 18 min · West Whitley Street

  8. 8

    Continue on County Road 56

    2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 56

  9. 9

    Continue on County Road 11A

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 11A

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 427

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 427

  11. 11

    Continue on Wayne Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Wayne Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    3040 ft · 56 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    5.9 mi · 9 min · East 7th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Road 51

    2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 51

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 51

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Morthland Drive
90.2 mi · 66%
West Whitley Street
12.2 mi · 9%
Old Trail Road
8.47 mi · 6%
US Route 30
6.6 mi · 5%
East 81st Avenue
6.04 mi · 4%
East 7th Street
5.88 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Morthland Drive

Continue on West Morthland Drive

90.2 mi · 02h 00m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
124.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Etna Green
01h 23m from Merrillville
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Merrillville 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 Merrillville to Concord?

The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Etna Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Merrillville and 67.2 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 124.2 miles (199.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.61 one way or $37.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Merrillville 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 Merrillville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Etna Green

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

45 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

South Bend station

49 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue
RAIL

Niles station

64 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

Dowagiac station

78 mi away
200 Depot Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Merrillville and Concord. Straight-line distance: 124.2 mi (199.88 km).

Merrillville

#1 Merrillville

Town in Ross Township, Lake County, Indiana

Population34,916
Coordinates41.4828100, -87.3328100
Altitude200
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: Indian Trail (-87.332937, 41.482543)
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.23 L · about $18.61
Round trip
$37.23
9.64 gal · 36.46 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $18.61 $37.23
Mid-grade $4.46 $21.47 $42.95
Premium $4.99 $24.04 $48.08
Diesel $6.62 $31.91 $63.83

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 Merrillville, IN and Concord, IN. The current time in Merrillville is 11:36:13, although it is 12:36:13 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.