How far is Ivy, IL from Columbia, IL?
The driving distance from Ivy, IL to Columbia, IL is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ivy and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ivy and Columbia.
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Start on Stringtown Road
2.6 mi · 10 min · Stringtown Road
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Turn left onto Bluff Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · Bluff Road
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Continue on Chalfin Bridge Road
1012 ft · 47 sec · Chalfin Bridge Road
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Turn right onto Maeystown Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Maeystown Road
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Continue on Mill Street
1681 ft · 46 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on Maeystown Road
2789 ft · 1 min · Maeystown Road
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Continue on Maeystown Road
6.1 mi · 15 min · Maeystown Road
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
2.1 mi · 5 min · Lakeview Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Park Street
11 m · 1 sec · Park Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Park Street
111 m · 16 sec · Park Street
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Turn left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ivy and Columbia.
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.
Longest stretch
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8.06 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Ivy and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ivy to Columbia?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Waterloo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Ivy and 17.8 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ivy and Mostly Sunny near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Waterloo
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 Waterloo.
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ivy and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 20.27 mi (32.62 km).
#1 Ivy
Ivy is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 38.1514400, -90.2342800 |
| Altitude | 119 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbia
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 10,627 |
| Coordinates | 38.4436600, -90.2012200 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-90.201327, 38.443738)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $4.07 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
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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