How far is Saint John, IN from Columbia, IN?
The driving distance from Saint John, IN to Columbia, IN is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Monroe County, Indiana
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint John and Columbia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint John and Columbia.
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Start on St John Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · St John Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto New Harmony Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · New Harmony Road
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Continue on East Boonville New Harmony Road
750 ft · 21 sec · East Boonville New Harmony Road
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Take the ramp right
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
123.9 mi · 2 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 44, SR 252
1717 ft · 43 sec
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Turn slight right
8 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left
35 m · 2 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 69 North, SR 44 East: Indianapolis
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 44 East
1836 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto State Road 44
18.5 mi · 28 min · State Road 44
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Jefferson Street
5 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Jefferson Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Forsythe Street
150 m · 10 sec · North Forsythe Street
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Turn right onto East King Street
3064 ft · 52 sec · East King Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East King Street
41 m · 2 sec · East King Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East King Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · East King Street
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto South Miller Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Miller Avenue
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Turn right onto Colescott Street
3066 ft · 1 min · Colescott Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Harrison Street
1914 ft · 37 sec · South Harrison Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
19.2 mi · 29 min · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Perkins Street
69 m · 6 sec · North Perkins Street
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Turn right onto State Street
9.8 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 Saint John and Columbia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Boonville New Harmony Road
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 14m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Saint John and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Saint John to Columbia?
The road trip is about 198.7 miles (319.8 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?
Clear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.3 miles from Saint John and 99.4 miles from Columbia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint John and Columbia, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Saint John and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbia.
Stop Ideas Near Clear Creek
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 Clear Creek.
Indianapolis Union Station
Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint John and Columbia. Straight-line distance: 158.97 mi (255.84 km).
#1 Saint John
Town in Indiana, United States
| Population | 19,616 |
| Coordinates | 38.0792100, -87.4500100 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| 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: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.43 | $52.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.81 | $59.63 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.62 | $65.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
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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