How far is Columbus, IN from Concord, IN?

The driving distance from Columbus, IN to Concord, IN is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.41 mi
03h 05m
Flight
155.56 mi
250.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.56 mi
Kilometers
250.35 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.41 mi
Kilometers
306.43 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Mon, May 4, 7:50 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Mon, May 4, 10:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-04T16:45
Arrive Concord
Mon, May 4, 7:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Yorktown
IN

CDP in Virginia

From Columbus
94.3 mi
01h 32m
To Concord
96.1 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Jonathan Moore Pike

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Jonathan Moore Pike

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Indianapolis

    1413 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Southport Road

    1948 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    54 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Southport Road

    975 ft · 27 sec · East Southport Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Emerson Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South Emerson Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    2399 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    11.8 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North: Fort Wayne

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    111 mi · 2 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 1 North: Dupont Road

    769 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    107 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto East Dupont Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Dupont Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Leo Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Leo Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Saint Joseph Street

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Saint Joseph Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1077 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Leo Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Leo Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Center Street

    645 ft · 11 sec · Center Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Leo Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Leo Road

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 59

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 59

  25. 25

    Turn left onto County Road 56

    2 mi · 8 min · County Road 56

  26. 26

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

    55 m · 8 sec · County Road 51

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 51

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 69 North
116 mi · 61%
I 65 North
34.5 mi · 18%
South Emerson Avenue
17 mi · 9%
Leo Road
13.5 mi · 7%
County Road 56
2.01 mi · 1%
Jonathan Moore Pike
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 69 North

Keep slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.8 mi
155.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yorktown
01h 32m from Columbus
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Concord?

The road trip is about 190.4 miles (306.4 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Yorktown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Columbus and 96.1 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Yorktown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Yorktown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Daleville Town Hall Park and Splash Pad

Daleville , IN
8029 S Walnut St, Daleville, IN 47334, United States
Rating 4.8/5 435 reviews Park
City of Muncie
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

City of Muncie

Muncie , IN
300 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
Rating 2.6/5 14 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Housing Authority

Muncie , IN
2401 S Haddix Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
Rating 3.2/5 6 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yorktown.

RAIL

Connersville station

66 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

73 mi away
350 South Illinois Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Concord. Straight-line distance: 155.56 mi (250.35 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

Population48,445
Coordinates39.2014400, -85.9213800
Altitude192
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: 3rd Street (-85.921376, 39.201382)
End: County Road 51 (-84.94507, 41.326163)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.72 gal
25.43 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.68
13.44 gal · 50.86 L
Estimated CO2
59.7 kg one way
Round trip: 119.4 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.34 $50.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.58 $57.16
Premium $4.65 $31.27 $62.55
Diesel $5.30 $35.64 $71.29

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Concord. The current time is 16:45:12.

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.