How far is Michigan City, IN from Concord, IN?

The driving distance from Michigan City, IN to Concord, IN is about 126 miles (202.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
126.03 mi
02h 25m
Flight
104.25 mi
167.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.25 mi
Kilometers
167.78 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.03 mi
Kilometers
202.83 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Return by in Michigan City
Thu, Oct 15, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Michigan City
2026-10-15T12:38
Arrive Concord
Thu, Oct 15, 3:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Michigan City
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
Scott
IN

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States

From Michigan City
71 mi
01h 12m
To Concord
55.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 AM 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 Michigan City and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Michigan City and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on East Homer Street

    25 m · 9 sec · East Homer Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    572 ft · 31 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Barker Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Barker Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Roeske Avenue

    594 ft · 22 sec · South Roeske Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Michigan Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · East Michigan Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2346 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    94.4 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Indiana Toll Road

  11. 11

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

    2252 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    594 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    26.4 mi · 28 min

  16. 16

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

    1298 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    26 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road 51

    2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 51

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 51

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Michigan City 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
94.4 mi · 75%
I 69
27.4 mi · 22%
East Michigan Boulevard
7.57 mi · 6%
County Road 51
2.43 mi · 2%
East Barker Avenue
1.56 mi · 1%
SR 8
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

94.4 mi · 01h 41m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
104.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scott
01h 12m from Michigan City
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Michigan City 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 Michigan City to Concord?

The road trip is about 126 miles (202.8 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Michigan City and 55.1 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scott

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

35 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Dowagiac station

53 mi away
200 Depot Drive
RAIL

Waterloo

56 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Niles station

59 mi away
598 Dey St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Michigan City and Concord. Straight-line distance: 104.25 mi (167.78 km).

Michigan City

#1 Michigan City

City in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States

Population31,015
Coordinates41.7075400, -86.8950300
Altitude191
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 Homer Street (-86.89503, 41.707531)
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.83 L · about $17.19
Round trip
$34.37
8.9 gal · 33.66 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $17.19 $34.37
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.82 $39.65
Premium $4.99 $22.20 $44.39
Diesel $6.62 $29.46 $58.93

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 Michigan City, IN and Concord, IN. The current time in Michigan City is 12:38:06, although it is 13:38:06 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.