How far is Kokomo, IN from Columbia City, IN?

The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Columbia City, IN is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
75.27 mi
01h 44m
Flight
57.33 mi
92.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.33 mi
Kilometers
92.26 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.27 mi
Kilometers
121.14 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbia City
Thu, Oct 15, 6:22 PM EDT
Return by in Kokomo
Thu, Oct 15, 8:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kokomo
2026-10-15T16:37
Arrive Columbia City
Thu, Oct 15, 6:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kokomo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Shadeland
IN

Human settlement in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States of America

From Kokomo
37.6 mi
00h 52m
To Columbia City
37.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SSE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Sycamore Street

    6 m · 8 sec · West Sycamore Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Markland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Markland Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East County Road 00 North South

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East County Road 00 North South

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road East 00 North South

    4.7 mi · 7 min · County Road East 00 North South

  6. 6

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East 00 N

    5 mi · 7 min · East 00 N

  8. 8

    Continue on West 500 South

    2 mi · 3 min · West 500 South

  9. 9

    Continue on West 500 S

    6.9 mi · 10 min · West 500 S

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Strawtown Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Strawtown Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on South Western Avenue

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Western Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Baldwin Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · South Baldwin Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Huntington Road

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Huntington Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Marion Road

    20.1 mi · 24 min · Marion Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1606 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Mishler Road

    788 ft · 13 sec · North Mishler Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North 100 West

    17.2 mi · 25 min · North 100 West

  18. 18

    Continue on River Street

    1202 ft · 23 sec · River Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Main Street

    2612 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Marion Road
20.4 mi · 27%
North 100 West
17.2 mi · 23%
West 500 S
6.92 mi · 9%
Huntington Road
5.26 mi · 7%
East 00 N
4.96 mi · 7%
County Road East 00 North South
4.65 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Marion Road

Continue on Marion Road

20.1 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
57.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shadeland
00h 52m from Kokomo
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kokomo and 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 Kokomo to Columbia City?

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Shadeland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.6 miles from Kokomo and 37.7 miles from Columbia City.

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

The direct path is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.23 one way or $20.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Kokomo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia City.

Stop Ideas Near Shadeland

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shadeland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Waterloo

104 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

105 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Lafayette station

111 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Connersville station

114 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Columbia City. Straight-line distance: 57.33 mi (92.26 km).

Kokomo

#1 Kokomo

The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.

Population58,243
Coordinates40.4864300, -86.1336000
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Columbia City

#2 Columbia City

County seat in Indiana

Population9,234
Coordinates41.1572700, -85.4883100
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Kokomo (-86.1336, 40.48643)
End: Columbia City (-85.48831, 41.15727)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.05 L · about $10.23
Round trip
$20.47
5.3 gal · 20.1 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $10.23 $20.47
Mid-grade $4.46 $11.81 $23.61
Premium $4.99 $13.22 $26.44
Diesel $6.62 $17.55 $35.09

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Kokomo and Columbia City. The current time is 16:37:36.

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.