How far is Columbia City, IN from Warsaw, 78?

The driving distance from Columbia City, IN to Warsaw, 78 is about 1205 miles (1939.2 km), with a travel time of about 23h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4635.6 miles (7460.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 47h 25m 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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Road
1204.97 mi
23h 42m
Flight
4635.58 mi
7460.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4635.58 mi
Kilometers
7460.25 km
Flight Time
09h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
1204.97 mi
Kilometers
1939.21 km
Drive Time
23h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 23h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Warsaw
Sat, Oct 10, 10:12 AM CEST
Return by in Columbia City
Sun, Oct 11, 3:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia City
2026-10-09T04:29
Arrive Warsaw
Sat, Oct 10, 4:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
23h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:43 AM to 1:13 PM CEST

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia City
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Paupack
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Columbia City
594.7 mi
11h 51m
To Warsaw
610.2 mi
11h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Oct 9 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia City and Warsaw.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia City and Warsaw.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    25 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Van Buren Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Van Buren Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    15.4 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2056 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Coliseum Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 7 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    100.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    46.4 mi · 52 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    31.9 mi · 34 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    272.8 mi · 4 hr 55 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    34.7 mi · 42 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

    129.1 mi · 2 hr 33 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on Waterbury

    42.7 mi · 51 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    14.2 mi · 19 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Boston

    39.7 mi · 46 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Massachusetts Turnpike

    27.4 mi · 32 min · Massachusetts Turnpike

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Portsmouth New Hampshire, Taunton

    1119 ft · 38 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth New Hampshire

    1126 ft · 34 sec

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 North: Lowell, Portsmouth NH

    3219 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Blue Star Turnpike

    46.4 mi · 51 min · Blue Star Turnpike

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Portland

    52.5 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  40. 40

    Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 11 min · Maine Turnpike

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight right toward ME 3: Augusta, Belfast

    767 ft · 26 sec

  42. 42

    Keep slight right

    834 ft · 20 sec

  43. 43

    Merge slight left onto Augusta Bypass

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Augusta Bypass

  44. 44

    Continue on North Belfast Avenue

    8.1 mi · 12 min · North Belfast Avenue

  45. 45

    Continue on Belfast Road

    1077 ft · 17 sec · Belfast Road

  46. 46

    Continue on Route 3

    17.6 mi · 21 min · Route 3

  47. 47

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    4 mi · 4 min · Acadia Highway

  48. 48

    Continue on Belfast Augusta Road West

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Belfast Augusta Road West

  49. 49

    Continue on Augusta Road

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Augusta Road

  50. 50

    Continue on Belmont Avenue

    4 mi · 5 min · Belmont Avenue

  51. 51

    Take the exit left

    1586 ft · 44 sec

  52. 52

    Merge slight left onto Route 1

    1.1 km · 1 min · Route 1

  53. 53

    Continue on Searsport Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Searsport Avenue

  54. 54

    Continue on West Main Street

    7 mi · 8 min · West Main Street

  55. 55

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    6.3 mi · 8 min · East Main Street

  56. 56

    Continue on US Highway 1

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  57. 57

    Continue on Route 1

    155 m · 12 sec · Route 1

  58. 58

    Continue on Route 1

    1 mi · 1 min · Route 1

  59. 59

    Continue on Acadia Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Acadia Highway

  60. 60

    Continue on Bucksport Road

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Bucksport Road

  61. 61

    Continue on West Main Street

    1116 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  62. 62

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Water Street

  63. 63

    Turn left onto Foster Street

    2227 ft · 1 min · Foster Street

  64. 64

    Turn right onto High Street

    1615 ft · 43 sec · High Street

  65. 65

    Turn left

    30.6 mi · 46 min

  66. 66

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1721 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street

  67. 67

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Kennedy Highway

  68. 68

    Continue on US Highway 1A

    3 mi · 5 min · US Highway 1A

  69. 69

    Continue on Kennedy Highway

    1084 ft · 18 sec · Kennedy Highway

  70. 70

    Continue on Main Street

    2784 ft · 47 sec · Main Street

  71. 71

    Continue on Route 1

    14 mi · 21 min · Route 1

  72. 72

    Continue on Harrington Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Harrington Road

  73. 73

    Continue on Outer Dublin Street

    1249 ft · 21 sec · Outer Dublin Street

  74. 74

    Continue on Dublin Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Dublin Street

  75. 75

    Continue on Main Street

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  76. 76

    Turn slight left onto Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  77. 77

    Continue on Route 1

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 1

  78. 78

    Turn right onto Lubec Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lubec Road

  79. 79

    Continue on County Road

    9.3 mi · 14 min · County Road

  80. 80

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  81. 81

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1900 ft · 38 sec · Washington Street

  82. 82

    Continue on State Route 189

    154 m · 10 sec · State Route 189

  83. 83

    Continue on FDR International Memorial Bridge

    880 ft · 18 sec · FDR International Memorial Bridge

  84. 84

    Continue straight

    130 m · 8 sec

  85. 85

    Keep slight left to continue on Route 774

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Route 774

  86. 86

    Continue on Route 774

    3 mi · 5 min · Route 774

  87. 87

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Route 774

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia City and Warsaw.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
87 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
19
10 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 76 East
317 mi · 26%
I 84 East
173 mi · 14%
West Coliseum Boulevard
159 mi · 13%
I 495 North
70.3 mi · 6%
Waterbury
59.2 mi · 5%
Blue Star Turnpike
54.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 76 East

Keep slight left

273 mi · 04h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
23h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
47h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0 mi
4635.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paupack
11h 51m from Columbia City
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny near Columbia City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbia City to Warsaw?

The road trip is about 1205 miles (1939.2 km) and usually takes 23h 42m 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?

Paupack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 594.7 miles from Columbia City and 610.2 miles from Warsaw.

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

The direct path is about 4635.6 miles (7460.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0 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 $157.58 one way or $315.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 377.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 6 hour time difference between Columbia City and Warsaw, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Columbia City is Mostly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near Paupack

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

56 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

110 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia City and Warsaw. Straight-line distance: 4635.58 mi (7460.25 km).

Columbia City

#1 Columbia City

County seat in Indiana

Population9,234
Coordinates41.1572700, -85.4883100
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Warsaw

#2 Warsaw

Located in east-central Poland, on the Vistula River, the city is a major economic and cultural hub.

Population1,790,658
Coordinates52.2297700, 21.0117800
Altitude-
CountryPoland
Start: Columbia City (-85.48831, 41.15727)
End: Warsaw (21.01178, 52.22977)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1939 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)40h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)30h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)24h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)20h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)17h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)15h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
42.52 gal
160.95 L · about $157.58
Round trip
$315.16
85.04 gal · 321.9 L
Estimated CO2
377.9 kg one way
Round trip: 755.8 kg / 1666 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $157.58 $315.16
Mid-grade $4.30 $182.62 $365.25
Premium $4.83 $205.37 $410.74
Diesel $6.70 $284.67 $569.34

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 · Oct 08, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 6 hours time gap between Columbia City, IN and Warsaw, 78. The current time in Columbia City is 04:29:27, although it is 10:29:27 in Warsaw.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.