Origin
Cuba, IN
Afternoon in Cuba on Saturday
Local time
1:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cuba, IN to Columbus, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
12.7 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cuba, IN
Vika Glitter
Columbus, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cuba, IN to Columbus, IN covers 12.7 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 65, National Road, Jonathan Moore Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on I 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 65 | 7 mi | 7m |
| National Road | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Jonathan Moore Pike | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Eisenhower Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Waltz Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 65
— 7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cuba, IN and Columbus, IN.
1
Start on Waltz Street
385 ft
·
18 sec
·
Waltz Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Eisenhower Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Eisenhower Drive
3
Turn left onto US 31
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
National Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
5
Merge onto I 65
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
I 65
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
8
Merge onto SR 46
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Jonathan Moore Pike
9
Turn left onto Washington Street
391 ft
·
24 sec
·
Washington Street
10
Turn left onto SR 46
100 ft
·
1 sec
·
3rd Street
11
Arrive at destination
SR 46
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.7 — 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
|
Eisenhower Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Eisenhower Drive
Navigation decision point
6
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 68
Toward SR 46: Columbus, Nashville, Bloomington
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
12.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Washington Street
Turn left onto Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 46 / 3rd Street
Turn left onto SR 46 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Columbus, IN
Afternoon in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
1:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
7 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m 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?
12.7 mi in 18m — 55% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 65.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7 mi on I 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Eisenhower Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12.7 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Eisenhower Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cuba, IN and Columbus, IN, road signs point toward Nashville and Bloomington.
Nashville
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
Bloomington
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7 miles on I 65. 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 (Eisenhower Drive): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Columbus, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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