How far is Columbus, IN from Taylorsville, IN?
The driving distance from Columbus, IN to Taylorsville, IN is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Taylorsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Taylorsville.
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Start on 3rd Street
679 ft · 15 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Brown Street
2360 ft · 51 sec · Brown Street
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Turn straight
105 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto 11th Street
713 ft · 25 sec · 11th Street
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Turn left onto Washington Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto North National Road
5.1 mi · 8 min · North National Road
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Turn sharp right onto County Road 650 North
1584 ft · 43 sec · County Road 650 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 650 North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Taylorsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North National Road
Turn left onto North National Road
5.1 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylorsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Taylorsville?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Columbus and 3.9 miles from Taylorsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylorsville.
Stop Ideas Near Lowell
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 Lowell.
Indianapolis Union Station
Connersville station
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Taylorsville. Straight-line distance: 6.71 mi (10.8 km).
#1 Columbus
The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.
| Population | 48,445 |
| Coordinates | 39.2014400, -85.9213800 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Taylorsville
Taylorsville is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2958800, -85.9508300 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
End: Taylorsville (-85.95083, 39.29588)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.26 | $2.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
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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