How far is Anderson, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Anderson, OH to Columbus, OH is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (67 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Anderson and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson and Columbus.
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Start on Anderson Station Road
1.6 km · 3 min · Anderson Station Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Parkway
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Continue on Pleasant Valley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn left onto Moundsville Road
3115 ft · 2 min · Moundsville Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 23 North: Columbus
1293 ft · 36 sec
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Continue straight
29.3 mi · 38 min
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Continue on South High Street
9 mi · 17 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
758 ft · 35 sec · East State Street
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Continue on East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · 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 Anderson and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 23 North
Continue straight
29.3 mi · 00h 38m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Anderson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Anderson to Columbus?
The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Circleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Anderson and 26.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.6 miles (67 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Anderson and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Circleville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Circleville.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Anderson and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 41.65 mi (67.03 km).
#1 Anderson
A city in Madison County, Ohio.
| Population | 44,059 |
| Coordinates | 39.3609000, -83.0704600 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#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: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.43 | $16.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
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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