How far is Columbia, IN from Kokomo, IN?

The driving distance from Columbia, IN to Kokomo, IN is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.57 mi
02h 07m
Flight
79.72 mi
128.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.72 mi
Kilometers
128.29 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.57 mi
Kilometers
176.34 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kokomo
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in Columbia
Wed, Apr 15, 9:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbia
2026-04-15T04:57
Arrive Kokomo
Wed, Apr 15, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Warren Park
IN

Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

From Columbia
51.1 mi
01h 03m
To Kokomo
58.4 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbia and Kokomo.

  1. 1

    Start on South County Road 375 West

    2 m · 6 sec · South County Road 375 West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Columbia Road

    3.7 mi · 9 min · West Columbia Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South 650 W

    2.1 mi · 5 min · South 650 W

  4. 4

    Turn left

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street

    1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on United States Highway 52

    17.9 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street

    48 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    14.3 mi · 22 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 465 North, US 52 West

    2134 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.8 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1477 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I-465 WB

    1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street

    52 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue

    1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    34 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street

    1186 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway

    133 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway

    5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

    26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Alto Road

    42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    71 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Lafountain Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street

  26. 26

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 24%
United States Highway 52
17.9 mi · 16%
East Main Street
14.4 mi · 13%
I 465 North
10.4 mi · 10%
Keystone Parkway
5.11 mi · 5%
SR 931
3.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Street

Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street

26.8 mi · 00h 34m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.8 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warren Park
01h 03m from Columbia
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbia and Slight Chance 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 to Kokomo?

The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Columbia and 58.4 miles from Kokomo.

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

The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbia and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kokomo.

Stop Ideas Near Warren Park

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

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

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

10 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Crawfordsville

78 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
RAIL

Connersville station

80 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

80 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 79.72 mi (128.29 km).

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#1 Columbia

County seat in Indiana

Population9,416
Coordinates39.5764400, -85.2071900
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Kokomo

#2 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: West Columbia Road (-85.20719, 39.57645)
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.64 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.19
7.74 gal · 29.28 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.59 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.46 $32.92
Premium $4.65 $18.01 $36.02
Diesel $5.30 $20.53 $41.05

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbia and Kokomo. The current time is 04:57:51.

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.