How far is Kokomo, IN from Columbia, IN?
The driving distance from Kokomo, IN to Columbia, IN is about 103 miles (165.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 33m.
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.
Included town in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kokomo and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kokomo and Columbia.
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Start on West Sycamore Street
6 m · 8 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto South Washington Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · South Washington Street
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Continue on South Lafountain Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Lafountain Street
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Continue on South County Road 00 East West
1 mi · 1 min · South County Road 00 East West
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Continue on North County Road 600 West
1922 ft · 33 sec · North County Road 600 West
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Take the ramp straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn left
98 m · 51 sec
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Continue straight
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto East 226th Street
82 m · 10 sec · East 226th Street
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Turn right
8 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Keystone Parkway, Rangeline Road, Clay Terrace Boulevard
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Parkway
5.2 mi · 8 min · Keystone Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 465: South Keystone Avenue
42 m · 8 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 465: South Keystone Avenue
1346 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 465 East: Keystone Avenue South
131 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 465 East
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52 East: Brookville Road
1635 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on New Palestine
14.6 mi · 22 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Main Street
51 m · 3 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street
17.9 mi · 27 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West 3rd Street
1802 ft · 30 sec · West 3rd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
1249 ft · 23 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on State Street
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Street
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Turn right onto South 650 W
2.1 mi · 5 min · South 650 W
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Continue on West Columbia Road
3.7 mi · 9 min · West Columbia Road
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Turn right 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 Kokomo 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.
North County Road 600 West
Merge slight left
18.8 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Kokomo 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 Kokomo to Columbia?
The road trip is about 103 miles (165.7 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Warren Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Kokomo and 51.5 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Kokomo and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Warren Park
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 Warren Park.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Connersville station
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kokomo and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 79.72 mi (128.29 km).
#1 Kokomo
The most populous city in Howard County, Indiana.
| Population | 58,243 |
| Coordinates | 40.4864300, -86.1336000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.69 | $27.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.44 | $30.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.25 | $38.51 |
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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