How far is Columbia City, IN from Huntington, WV?
The driving distance from Columbia City, IN to Huntington, WV is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia City and Huntington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia City and Huntington.
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Start on North Main Street
25 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Van Buren Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Van Buren Street
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Turn right
15.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
2056 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Lima Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road
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Continue on North Clinton Street
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Clinton Street
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Continue on N Clinton Street
3 mi · 4 min · N Clinton Street
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Street
20.7 mi · 25 min · Lafayette Street
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto State Street
8.5 mi · 10 min · State Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2729 ft · 45 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
4.4 mi · 6 min · East Walnut Street
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Turn right
41.1 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
1236 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
10 mi · 15 min
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
2425 ft · 58 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Ludlow Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Ludlow Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 35 East: Xenia
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House
44.7 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight right
31.5 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 38 min
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Turn straight onto Chesapeake Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Bypass
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Turn straight
2924 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
1030 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
2422 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1499 ft · 54 sec · 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto 8th Street
143 m · 14 sec · 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia City and Huntington.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
US 35 East
Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House
44.7 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia City and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia City to Huntington?
The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km) and usually takes 06h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Xenia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Columbia City and 154 miles from Huntington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.94 one way or $83.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia City and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Huntington.
Stop Ideas Near Xenia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Xenia.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia City and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 248.75 mi (400.32 km).
#1 Columbia City
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 9,234 |
| Coordinates | 41.1572700, -85.4883100 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntington
The second-most populous city in West Virginia.
| Population | 44,934 |
| Coordinates | 38.4192500, -82.4451500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.86 | $41.94 | $83.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $48.38 | $96.76 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $54.17 | $108.34 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $71.90 | $143.81 |
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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