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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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.
Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on South County Road 375 West
2 m · 6 sec · South County Road 375 West
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Turn left onto West Columbia Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · West Columbia Road
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Continue on South 650 W
2.1 mi · 5 min · South 650 W
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Turn left
10.1 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right onto West 3rd Street
1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on United States Highway 52
17.9 mi · 27 min · United States Highway 52
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
48 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
14.3 mi · 22 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto I 465 North, US 52 West
2134 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
1477 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on I-465 WB
1.3 km · 57 sec · I-465 WB
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Avenue
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto North Keystone Parkway, West 96th Street, West 98th Street, East 96th Street
52 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Keystone Avenue
1412 ft · 44 sec · North Keystone Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
34 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto North Keystone Parkway, East 98th Street
1186 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
133 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Parkway
5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway
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Merge slight left onto North Meridian Street
26.8 mi · 34 min · North Meridian Street
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 931: Kokomo
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Alto Road
42 m · 3 sec · East Alto Road
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Turn straight
71 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto South Lafountain Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Lafountain Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto West Sycamore Street
6 m · 1 sec · West Sycamore Street
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Warren Park.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbia and Kokomo. Straight-line distance: 79.72 mi (128.29 km).
#1 Columbia
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 9,416 |
| Coordinates | 39.5764400, -85.2071900 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kokomo
The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.
| Population | 58,243 |
| Coordinates | 40.4864300, -86.1336000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Sycamore Street (-86.13357, 40.486452)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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