How far is Concord, IN from Columbia, IN?
The driving distance from Concord, IN to Columbia, IN is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight 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 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Jay County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Concord and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord and Columbia.
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Start on County Road 51
55 m · 13 sec · County Road 51
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Turn right onto County Road 56
2 mi · 8 min · County Road 56
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Turn right onto County Road 59
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 59
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Continue on Spencer Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Spencer Street
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Continue straight
6.6 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Grabill Road
1810 ft · 39 sec · Grabill Road
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Turn right onto Schwartz Road
6 mi · 11 min · Schwartz Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Joseph Center Road
130 m · 11 sec · Saint Joseph Center Road
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Turn right onto Maysville Road
1874 ft · 42 sec · Maysville Road
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Turn left
1928 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway
12.2 mi · 13 min · Ronald Reagan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, US 33 South: Fort Wayne, Decatur
2149 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Decatur Road
26.3 mi · 30 min · Decatur Road
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Continue on South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 49 min · South Harrison Street
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Continue on South 200 E
6 mi · 7 min · South 200 E
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Continue on Chester Blvd
1.2 km · 51 sec · Chester Blvd
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Continue on Chester Boulevard
7.8 mi · 9 min · Chester Boulevard
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Turn right onto North G Street
601 ft · 32 sec · North G Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 8th Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · North 8th Street
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Continue straight
11.8 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto West Union Street
11.5 mi · 17 min · West Union Street
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
834 ft · 16 sec · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
861 ft · 23 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Grand Avenue
5.6 mi · 10 min · North Grand Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on West Columbia Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · West Columbia Road
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Turn left onto South County Road 375 West
2 m · 1 sec · South County Road 375 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South County Road 375 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord and Columbia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Harrison Street
Continue on South Harrison Street
43.1 mi · 00h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Concord and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Concord to Columbia?
The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?
Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Concord and 75.1 miles from Columbia.
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 28.5 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 10:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.99 one way or $39.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Concord and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Portland
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 Portland.
Connersville station
Waterloo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 121.68 mi (195.82 km).
#1 Concord
The most populous city in Boone County, Indiana.
| Population | 56,305 |
| Coordinates | 41.3261600, -84.9452400 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
County seat in Indiana
| Population | 9,416 |
| Coordinates | 39.5764400, -85.2071900 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbia (-85.20719, 39.57644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $19.99 | $39.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
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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