How far is Valparaiso, IN from Concord, IN?
The driving distance from Valparaiso, IN to Concord, IN is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valparaiso and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valparaiso and Concord.
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Start on Walnut Street
117 m · 19 sec · Walnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Street
2304 ft · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Indiana Avenue
103 m · 14 sec · Indiana Avenue
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
2939 ft · 2 min · South Washington Street
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Turn left onto East Morthland Drive
88.5 mi · 1 hr 57 min · East Morthland Drive
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Turn left onto Old Trail Road
8.5 mi · 13 min · Old Trail Road
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Continue on West Whitley Street
12.2 mi · 18 min · West Whitley Street
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Continue on County Road 56
2.1 mi · 3 min · County Road 56
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Continue on County Road 11A
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 11A
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 427
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road 427
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Continue on Wayne Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Wayne Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3040 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto East 7th Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · East 7th Street
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Turn right onto County Road 51
2.4 mi · 9 min · County Road 51
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 51
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valparaiso and Concord.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Morthland Drive
Turn left onto East Morthland Drive
88.5 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso to Concord?
The road trip is about 122.2 miles (196.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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 62.2 miles from Valparaiso and 60 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.65 one way or $33.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Etna Green.
Elkhart station
South Bend station
Niles station
Dowagiac station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valparaiso and Concord. Straight-line distance: 110.13 mi (177.24 km).
#1 Valparaiso
Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
| Population | 33,944 |
| Coordinates | 41.4730900, -87.0611400 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.
| Population | 56,305 |
| Coordinates | 41.3261600, -84.9452400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.86 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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