How far is Columbia City, IN from Kokomo, IN?
The driving distance from Columbia City, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 76 miles (122.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
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.
County seat of Wabash County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia City and Kokomo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia City and Kokomo.
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Start on North Main Street
2612 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto River Street
1202 ft · 20 sec · River Street
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Continue on South State Road 9
17.2 mi · 25 min · South State Road 9
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Take the ramp right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Wabash Road
34.3 mi · 44 min · Wabash Road
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Take the exit slight right
1595 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 931 South: Kokomo
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
66 m · 4 sec
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Continue on North Washington Street
3.2 mi · 6 min · North Washington Street
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Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia City and Kokomo.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Wabash Road
Continue on Wabash Road
34.3 mi · 00h 44m
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 Columbia City and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia City to Kokomo?
The road trip is about 76 miles (122.3 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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 38 miles from Columbia City and 38 miles from Kokomo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.35 one way or $20.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia City and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.
Stop Ideas Near Wabash
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 Wabash.
Waterloo
Elkhart station
Lafayette station
South Bend station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia City and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 57.33 mi (92.26 km).
#1 Columbia City
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 9,234 |
| Coordinates | 41.1572700, -85.4883100 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kokomo
The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.
| Population | 58,243 |
| Coordinates | 40.4864300, -86.1336000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $11.94 | $23.88 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $13.37 | $26.74 |
| Diesel | $6.62 | $17.74 | $35.49 |
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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