How far is West Lafayette, IN from Concord, IN?

The driving distance from West Lafayette, IN to Concord, IN is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (193 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.5 mi
02h 32m
Flight
119.93 mi
193.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.93 mi
Kilometers
193.01 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.5 mi
Kilometers
226.12 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Sat, May 30, 10:25 AM EDT
Return by in West Lafayette
Sat, May 30, 12:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Lafayette
2026-05-30T07:53
Arrive Concord
Sat, May 30, 10:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Lafayette
9:30 PM EDT
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
Wabash
IN

County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States

From West Lafayette
70.3 mi
01h 16m
To Concord
70.2 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 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 West Lafayette and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwestern Avenue

    13 m · 2 sec · Northwestern Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Vine Street

    84 m · 16 sec · Vine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wiggins Street

    1627 ft · 48 sec · Wiggins Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old US Highway 231

    1 km · 2 min · Old US Highway 231

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    111 m · 21 sec · North 6th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Salem Street

    61 m · 11 sec · Salem Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fannon Drive

    142 m · 24 sec · Fannon Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Fannon Drive

    2457 ft · 1 min · Fannon Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Greenbush Street

    1592 ft · 51 sec · Greenbush Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 15th Street

    2364 ft · 47 sec · North 15th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Schuyler Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Schuyler Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    35.2 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Logansport Bypass

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Logansport Bypass

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Wabash Road

    44.6 mi · 56 min · Wabash Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    11.7 mi · 16 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 900 North

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East 900 North

  19. 19

    Continue on Lafayette Center Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Center Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69, US 33 North: Fort Wayne, Indianapolis

    796 ft · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  25. 25

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

    769 ft · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto East Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dupont Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Leo Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leo Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Leo Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Leo Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Center Street

    645 ft · 11 sec · Center Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Leo Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Leo Road

  34. 34

    Continue on County Road 59

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 59

  35. 35

    Turn left onto County Road 56

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 56

  36. 36

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

    55 m · 8 sec · County Road 51

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 51

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Lafayette 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
37 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wabash Road
44.6 mi · 32%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
35.6 mi · 25%
I 69
19.7 mi · 14%
Leo Road
13.5 mi · 10%
Logansport Bypass
2.49 mi · 2%
Schuyler Avenue
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Wabash Road

Turn left onto Wabash Road

44.6 mi · 00h 56m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
119.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wabash
01h 16m from West Lafayette
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Lafayette and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Lafayette to Concord?

The road trip is about 140.5 miles (226.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Wabash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from West Lafayette and 70.2 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 119.9 miles (193 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.70 one way or $37.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Lafayette and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Wabash

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

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

RAIL

Waterloo

97 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Elkhart station

99 mi away
131 Tyler Avenue
RAIL

Lafayette station

100 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

South Bend station

106 mi away
2702 West Washington Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Lafayette and Concord. Straight-line distance: 119.93 mi (193.01 km).

West Lafayette

#1 West Lafayette

The most populous city in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

Population51,605
Coordinates40.4258700, -86.9080700
Altitude186
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: Northwestern Avenue (-86.908094, 40.425857)
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.77 L · about $18.70
Round trip
$37.41
9.92 gal · 37.54 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.70 $37.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.09 $42.19
Premium $4.65 $23.08 $46.17
Diesel $5.30 $26.31 $52.62

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

There is no time difference between West Lafayette and Concord. The current time is 07:53:04.

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.