Origin
Columbus, IN
Late night in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, IN to Taylorsville, IN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.8 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus, IN
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Taylorsville, IN
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Trip Overview
Columbus, IN to Taylorsville, IN is 7.8 miles and takes about 13m via North National Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Indiana and the Midwest, making it a simple, quick transition. The drive is predominantly local, characterized by frequent turns rather than a long, straight shot. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or as a brief segment of a larger journey, offering no significant change in scenery or driving experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North National Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Washington Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Brown Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Road 650 North | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 11th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North National Road
— 5.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, IN and Taylorsville, IN.
1
Start on SR 46
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
3rd Street
2
Turn right onto Brown Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Brown Street
3
Turn straight
344 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn straight onto 11th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
11th Street
5
Turn left onto Washington Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Street
6
Turn left onto US 31
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North National Road
7
Turn sharp right onto County Road 650 North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
County Road 650 North
8
Arrive at destination
County Road 650 North
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Brown Street
Turn right onto Brown Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 31 / North National Road
Turn left onto US 31 / North National Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
County Road 650 North
Turn sharp right onto County Road 650 North
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.22 one way
$2.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Taylorsville, IN
Late night in Taylorsville on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. You'll navigate through familiar town streets like North National Road, Washington Street, and Brown Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles along North National Road. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to turns and intersections, reflecting its non-highway, local road nature. It's not a route for cruising at high speeds, but rather for methodical navigation through built-up areas.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on North National Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Brown Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 31 / North National Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on North National Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 31 / North National Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Taylorsville, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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