Origin
Crown Point, IN
Morning in Crown Point on Wednesday
Local time
7:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crown Point, IN to Concord, IN
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 26m
Distance
143.6 mi
231 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Loading...
station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
★
6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crown Point, IN
Wikimedia Commons
Concord, IN
Michiel Meurs
Trip Overview
The drive from Crown Point, IN to Concord, IN covers 143.6 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Morthland Drive, West Whitley Street, Old Trail Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.2 miles on West Morthland Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
71.8 miles from Crown Point, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .
Loading map...
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 26m drive with frequent turns across 143.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Morthland Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 90.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 143.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (SR 53 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
SR 53 / Broadway
Turn left onto SR 53 / Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 253
Toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Valparaiso University
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Valparaiso University
4
132.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
|
CR 427 / County Road 427
At end of road, turn left onto CR 427 / County Road 427
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Morthland Drive | 90.2 mi | 1h 59m |
| West Whitley Street | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| Old Trail Road | 8.5 mi | 12m |
| US Route 30 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| East 7th Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| East 81st Avenue | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| County Road 51 | 2.4 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
West Morthland Drive
— 90.2 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crown Point, IN and Concord, IN.
1
Start on US 231; SR 55
46 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 231; SR 55
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Joliet Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto West 113th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West 113th Avenue
4
Turn left onto SR 53
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Broadway
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto East 109th Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East 109th Avenue
6
Continue on East 109th Avenue
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 109th Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 65 North: Chicago
8
Merge onto I 65
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 253
Toward US 30: Merrillville, Hobart, Valparaiso
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Valparaiso University
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 30
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East 81st Avenue
12
Continue on US 30
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US Route 30
13
Continue on US 30
90 mi
·
1 hr 59 min
·
West Morthland Drive
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 205
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Old Trail Road
15
Continue on SR 205
12 mi
·
18 min
·
West Whitley Street
16
Continue on CR 56
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 56
17
Continue on CR 11A
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 11A
18
At end of road, turn left onto CR 427
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 427
19
Continue on Wayne Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Wayne Street
20
Turn left onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn right onto SR 8
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
East 7th Street
22
Turn right onto CR 51
2.4 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 51
23
Arrive at destination
CR 51
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 71.8 miles from Crown Point, IN, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.8 miles or 1h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Crown Point, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Crown Point, IN
This is one driving day of about 143.6 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Crown Point, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on West Morthland Drive for about 90.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.8 mi from Crown Point, IN · 1h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
72 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 71.8 miles from Crown Point, IN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West Morthland Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.2 miles.
Arriving in Concord, IN
The final approach into Concord, IN usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Concord, IN.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.45 one way
$44.90 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.65 | $49.30 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.63 | $55.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.71 | $63.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.1 | 0 | $15.08 | $6.89 |
| Efficient EV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.10 | $9.19 |
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Concord, IN
Morning in Concord on Wednesday
Local time
8:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Crown Point, IN to Concord, IN covers 143.6 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Morthland Drive, West Whitley Street, Old Trail Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.8 miles from Crown Point, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 143.6 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 231; SR 55 / West Joliet Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (SR 53 / Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Crown Point, IN to Concord, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Was this route helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Concord, IN
More from Crown Point, IN
More trips to Concord, IN
Explore more options from Crown Point, IN or browse trips ending in Concord, IN.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IN road trips.
Explore maps for Crown Point, IN or Concord, IN on MapSof.net.