How far is Ashley, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Ashley, OH to Columbus, OH is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.77 mi
00h 40m
Flight
31.03 mi
49.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.03 mi
Kilometers
49.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.77 mi
Kilometers
55.95 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 11:47 PM EDT
Return by in Ashley
Sat, Apr 18, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashley
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 11:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ashley
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Ashley
19.9 mi
00h 20m
To Columbus
14.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East High Street

    12 m · 3 sec · East High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Franklin Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · South Franklin Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East William Street

    3276 ft · 44 sec · East William Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  6. 6

    Take the exit right

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
26.3 mi · 76%
South Franklin Street
9.88 mi · 28%
Sunbury Road
0.91 mi · 3%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 2%
North Third Street
0.67 mi · 2%
East William Street
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

20.2 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
00h 20m from Ashley
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ashley 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 Ashley to Columbus?

The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Ashley and 14.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ashley and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashley and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 31.03 mi (49.93 km).

Ashley

#1 Ashley

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

Population1,640
Coordinates40.4089500, -82.9554600
Altitude300
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: East High Street (-82.955456, 40.409101)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.11
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.56 $9.11
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.22 $10.44
Premium $4.79 $5.89 $11.78
Diesel $4.30 $5.29 $10.59

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashley and Columbus. The current time is 23:07:12.

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.