How far is Huntington, WV from Columbia City, IN?

The driving distance from Huntington, WV to Columbia City, IN is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
313.58 mi
06h 14m
Flight
248.75 mi
400.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.75 mi
Kilometers
400.32 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.58 mi
Kilometers
504.66 km
Drive Time
06h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia City
Fri, Oct 16, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Huntington
Fri, Oct 16, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Huntington
2026-10-15T20:28
Arrive Columbia City
Fri, Oct 16, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:14 PM to 1:44 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Huntington
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Beavercreek
OH

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

From Huntington
156.6 mi
03h 07m
To Columbia City
157 mi
03h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Huntington and Columbia City.

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Street

    143 m · 21 sec · 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 4th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    596 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3040 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    35.2 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe

    2634 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 45 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Smithville Road

    1662 ft · 45 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Smithville Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Smithville Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Findlay Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Findlay Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Findlay Street

    777 ft · 14 sec · Findlay Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Stanley Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Stanley Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Toledo

    1190 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    54.4 mi · 59 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Saint Marys, Bellefontaine

    1536 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    12.8 mi · 14 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 29 East: Saint Marys, Fort Wayne Indiana

    2429 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 33 West, SR 29 East: Saint Marys, Fort Wayne Indiana

    15.1 mi · 21 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2729 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    8.3 mi · 9 min · West Bridge Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Street

    1070 ft · 19 sec · State Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Walcott Street

    1122 ft · 15 sec · Walcott Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Decatur Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Decatur Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Mercer Avenue

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Mercer Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right

    22.4 mi · 26 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Lafayette Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Spy Run Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spy Run Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on North Clinton Street

    2084 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Lima Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Lima Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto West Coliseum Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Coliseum Boulevard

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 930 West

    863 ft · 24 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Goshen Road

    1625 ft · 21 sec · Goshen Road

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East Van Buren Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Van Buren Street

  40. 40

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    25 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 West
73.9 mi · 24%
I 75 North
54.6 mi · 17%
Washington Avenue
37.3 mi · 12%
US 23 North
34 mi · 11%
Goshen Road
15.7 mi · 5%
US 33 West
15.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 35 West

Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton

73.9 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.9 mi
248.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beavercreek
03h 07m from Huntington
Leave By
11:32 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Huntington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Huntington to Columbia City?

The road trip is about 313.6 miles (504.7 km) and usually takes 06h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beavercreek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.6 miles from Huntington and 157 miles from Columbia City.

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

The direct path is about 248.7 miles (400.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.88 one way or $93.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Huntington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia City.

Stop Ideas Near Beavercreek

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 Beavercreek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 11.6 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 6.3 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 8.6 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

77 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

95 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Huntington and Columbia City. Straight-line distance: 248.75 mi (400.32 km).

Huntington

#1 Huntington

The second-most populous city in West Virginia.

Population44,934
Coordinates38.4192500, -82.4451500
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Columbia City

#2 Columbia City

County seat in Indiana

Population9,234
Coordinates41.1572700, -85.4883100
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington (-82.44515, 38.41925)
End: Columbia City (-85.48831, 41.15727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.89 L · about $46.88
Round trip
$93.76
22.14 gal · 83.78 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.24 $46.88 $93.76
Mid-grade $4.67 $51.74 $103.48
Premium $5.12 $56.68 $113.36
Diesel $6.36 $70.45 $140.90

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 West Virginia · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Huntington and Columbia City. The current time is 20:28:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.