How far is Amanda, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Amanda, OH to Columbus, OH is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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County in Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amanda and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amanda and Columbus.
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Start on West Main Street
2299 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Amanda-Northern Road Southwest
555 ft · 17 sec · Amanda-Northern Road Southwest
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Turn right onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
4.7 mi · 7 min · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
40 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
158 m · 9 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
45 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
1 mi · 2 min · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Take the ramp left
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lancaster Bypass
7 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway
2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on College Avenue
740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amanda and Columbus.
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.
Southeast Expressway
Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.45 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Amanda and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amanda to Columbus?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Amanda and 18.1 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Amanda and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amanda and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 25.42 mi (40.91 km).
#2 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $3.71 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
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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