How far is Columbia, IL from Ivy, IL?
The driving distance from Columbia, IL to Ivy, IL is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Ivy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Ivy.
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Start on the route
24 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Park Street
110 m · 7 sec · Park Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lakeview Drive
64 m · 4 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Lakeview Drive
2.1 mi · 5 min · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Maeystown Road
6.1 mi · 15 min · Maeystown Road
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Continue on Maeystown Road
2789 ft · 1 min · Maeystown Road
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Continue on Mill Street
1681 ft · 46 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Maeystown Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Maeystown Road
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Turn left onto Chalfin Bridge Road
1012 ft · 44 sec · Chalfin Bridge Road
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Continue on Bluff Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · Bluff Road
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Turn right onto Stringtown Road
2.6 mi · 10 min · Stringtown Road
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Stringtown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Ivy.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
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8.06 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbia and Sunny near Ivy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Ivy?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Columbia and 12.8 miles from Ivy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.39 one way or $6.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbia and Sunny near Ivy.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
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 Waterloo.
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Ivy. Straight-line distance: 20.27 mi (32.62 km).
#1 Columbia
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,627 |
| Coordinates | 38.4436600, -90.2012200 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ivy
Ivy is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1514400, -90.2342800 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ivy (-90.23428, 38.15144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.77 | $9.55 |
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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