How far is Alliance, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Alliance, OH to Columbus, OH is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.91 mi
02h 26m
Flight
119.39 mi
192.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.39 mi
Kilometers
192.14 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.91 mi
Kilometers
236.43 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM EDT
Return by in Alliance
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alliance
2026-04-23T09:40
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alliance
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Alliance
72.9 mi
01h 13m
To Columbus
73.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Summit Street

    7 m · 6 sec · West Summit Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Union Avenue

    3261 ft · 2 min · South Union Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Ely Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Ely Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Beeson Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Beeson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    12.1 mi · 16 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  7. 7

    Continue on Columbus Road Northeast

    2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

    1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast

    748 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on 30th Street Northeast

    792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Market Avenue North

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast

  13. 13

    Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast

    531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast

    2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way

  18. 18

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
67.1 mi · 46%
US 30 West
35.3 mi · 24%
West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 15%
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
12.8 mi · 9%
Walnut Avenue Northeast
1.18 mi · 1%
Market Avenue North
1.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.5 mi
119.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 13m from Alliance
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alliance and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.9 miles (236.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from Alliance and 73.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.5 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alliance and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alliance and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 119.39 mi (192.14 km).

Alliance

#1 Alliance

City in Stark and Mahoning counties in the U.

Population21,376
Coordinates40.9153400, -81.1059300
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

Population884,356
Coordinates39.9611800, -82.9987900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: West Summit Street (-81.10593, 40.915348)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.18 gal
19.62 L · about $19.19
Round trip
$38.38
10.36 gal · 39.24 L
Estimated CO2
46 kg one way
Round trip: 92.1 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.19 $38.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.97 $43.95
Premium $4.79 $24.81 $49.62
Diesel $4.30 $22.29 $44.59

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 Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alliance and Columbus. The current time is 09:40:01.

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.