How far is Portage, IN from Concord, IN?

The driving distance from Portage, IN to Concord, IN is about 156.6 miles (252 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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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.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.55 mi
02h 39m
Flight
116.81 mi
187.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.81 mi
Kilometers
187.99 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.55 mi
Kilometers
251.95 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, May 30, 10:32 AM EDT
Return by in Portage
Sat, May 30, 12:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Portage
2026-05-30T06:53
Arrive Concord
Sat, May 30, 9:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:40 AM to 1:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Portage
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
Bristol
IN

Town in Indiana

From Portage
79.3 mi
01h 19m
To Concord
77.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph NE
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Central Avenue

    1861 ft · 53 sec · Central Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Willowcreek Road

    2930 ft · 1 min · Willowcreek Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80, I 90

    132 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    119.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Indiana Toll Road

  6. 6

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

    2252 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    594 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    26.4 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

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

    1298 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    26 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  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 Portage 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Indiana Toll Road
120 mi · 76%
I 69
27.4 mi · 17%
County Road 51
2.43 mi · 2%
I 80
0.93 mi · 1%
Willowcreek Road
0.55 mi
Central Avenue
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

Indiana Toll Road

Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

120 mi · 02h 09m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bristol
01h 19m from Portage
Leave By
1:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Portage and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Portage to Concord?

The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Bristol is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Portage and 77.2 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 1:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.82 one way or $41.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Portage and Concord, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Portage and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Bristol

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

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

RAIL

Elkhart station

14 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Dowagiac station

38 mi away
200 Depot Drive
RAIL

Niles station

38 mi away
598 Dey St.
RAIL

South Bend station

39 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Portage and Concord. Straight-line distance: 116.81 mi (187.99 km).

Portage

#1 Portage

The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana.

Population90,543
Coordinates41.5758700, -87.1761500
Altitude194
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: Central Avenue (-87.17615, 41.575874)
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.52 gal
20.91 L · about $20.82
Round trip
$41.63
11.04 gal · 41.82 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.1 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.82 $41.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.48 $46.95
Premium $4.65 $25.69 $51.38
Diesel $5.30 $29.28 $58.56

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Portage, IN and Concord, IN. The current time in Portage is 06:53:04, although it is 07:53:04 in Concord.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.