How far is Taylorsville, IN from Columbus, IN?

The driving distance from Taylorsville, IN to Columbus, IN is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.62 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.71 mi
10.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.71 mi
Kilometers
10.8 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.62 mi
Kilometers
12.26 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM EDT
Return by in Taylorsville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylorsville
2026-04-18T11:23
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 11:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Taylorsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lowell
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, United States

From Taylorsville
3.8 mi
00h 07m
To Columbus
3.8 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph WSW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Taylorsville and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylorsville and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 650 North

    1584 ft · 45 sec · County Road 650 North

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    5.2 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    31 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylorsville and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Washington Street
2.12 mi · 28%
County Road 650 North
0.3 mi · 4%
3rd Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn sharp left

5.16 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
6.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 07m from Taylorsville
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylorsville and Light Rain near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylorsville to Columbus?

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Taylorsville and 3.8 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylorsville and Light Rain near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Lowell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lowell, 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 Lowell.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

60 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

112 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylorsville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 6.71 mi (10.8 km).

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#1 Taylorsville

Taylorsville is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2958800, -85.9508300
Altitude199
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The most populous city in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

Population48,445
Coordinates39.2014400, -85.9213800
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 650 North (-85.95081, 39.29587)
End: 3rd Street (-85.921376, 39.201382)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.02 L · about $1.02
Round trip
$2.04
0.54 gal · 2.04 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.02 $2.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.65 $1.26 $2.51
Diesel $5.30 $1.43 $2.86

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylorsville and Columbus. The current time is 11:23:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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