How far is Columbia, IN from Concord, IN?
The driving distance from Columbia, IN to Concord, IN is about 160 miles (257.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
City in and the county seat of Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbia and Concord.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Concord.
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Start on South County Road 375 West
2 m · 3 sec · South County Road 375 West
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Turn right onto West Columbia Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · West Columbia Road
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
861 ft · 20 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
834 ft · 18 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · East 5th Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
14.3 mi · 22 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Chester Boulevard
8.1 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard
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Continue on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd
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Continue on Cross Street
6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street
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Continue on South Main Street
43.1 mi · 49 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Church Avenue
26.1 mi · 30 min · South Church Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1725 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway
12.3 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
2009 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Maysville Road
1060 ft · 24 sec · Maysville Road
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Turn left onto Saint Joseph Center Road
130 m · 11 sec · Saint Joseph Center Road
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Turn right onto Schwartz Road
6 mi · 11 min · Schwartz Road
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Turn left onto Grabill Road
1810 ft · 38 sec · Grabill Road
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Turn right onto Center Street
645 ft · 11 sec · Center Street
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Continue on Leo Road
9.1 mi · 14 min · Leo Road
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Continue on County Road 59
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 59
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Turn left onto County Road 56
2 mi · 8 min · County Road 56
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 51
55 m · 8 sec · County Road 51
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 51
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbia and Concord.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Main Street
Continue on South Main Street
43.1 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbia and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbia to Concord?
The road trip is about 160 miles (257.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Columbia and 85 miles from Concord.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbia and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Concord.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
Connersville station
Waterloo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Concord. Straight-line distance: 121.68 mi (195.82 km).
#1 Columbia
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 9,416 |
| Coordinates | 39.5764400, -85.2071900 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Concord
The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.
| Population | 56,305 |
| Coordinates | 41.3261600, -84.9452400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.31 | $42.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.03 | $48.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.30 | $52.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
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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