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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.99 mi
02h 57m
Flight
121.68 mi
195.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.68 mi
Kilometers
195.82 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.99 mi
Kilometers
257.48 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Tue, May 12, 9:39 PM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Wed, May 13, 12:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-05-12T18:42
Arrive Concord
Tue, May 12, 9:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Portland
IN

City in and the county seat of Jay County, Indiana, United States of America

From Columbia
74.9 mi
01h 28m
To Concord
85 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South County Road 375 West

    2 m · 3 sec · South County Road 375 West

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Columbia Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · West Columbia Road

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    861 ft · 20 sec · West 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue

    834 ft · 18 sec · North Eastern Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East 5th Street

    11.5 mi · 17 min · East 5th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    14.3 mi · 22 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Chester Boulevard

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Chester Blvd

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Chester Blvd

  10. 10

    Continue on Cross Street

    6 mi · 7 min · Cross Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    43.1 mi · 49 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Church Avenue

    26.1 mi · 30 min · South Church Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1725 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway

    12.3 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Fort Wayne

    2009 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Maysville Road

    1060 ft · 24 sec · Maysville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Saint Joseph Center Road

    130 m · 11 sec · Saint Joseph Center Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Schwartz Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Schwartz Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Grabill Road

    1810 ft · 38 sec · Grabill Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Center Street

    645 ft · 11 sec · Center Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Leo Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Leo Road

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 59

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 59

  23. 23

    Turn left onto County Road 56

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 56

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 51

    55 m · 8 sec · County Road 51

  25. 25

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
43.1 mi · 27%
South Church Avenue
26.4 mi · 17%
North Main Street
14.3 mi · 9%
Ronald Reagan Expressway
12.3 mi · 8%
East 5th Street
11.5 mi · 7%
Leo Road
9.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
121.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 28m from Columbia
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Waterloo

111 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Concord. Straight-line distance: 121.68 mi (195.82 km).

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#1 Columbia

County seat in Indiana

Population9,416
Coordinates39.5764400, -85.2071900
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
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#2 Concord

The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.

Population56,305
Coordinates41.3261600, -84.9452400
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: West Columbia Road (-85.207191, 39.57646)
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.65 gal
21.37 L · about $21.31
Round trip
$42.61
11.3 gal · 42.74 L
Estimated CO2
50.2 kg one way
Round trip: 100.4 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Concord. The current time is 18:42:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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