How far is Augusta, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Augusta, OH to Columbus, OH is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
149.2 mi
02h 36m
Flight
115.59 mi
186.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.59 mi
Kilometers
186.03 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.2 mi
Kilometers
240.12 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Augusta
Fri, Apr 17, 10:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Augusta
2026-04-17T05:19
Arrive Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Augusta
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Cambridge
OH

City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

From Augusta
75.2 mi
01h 18m
To Columbus
73.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
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 Augusta and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kensington Road Northeast

    154 m · 11 sec · Kensington Road Northeast

  2. 2

    Continue on Kensington Road Northeast

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Kensington Road Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on North Lisbon Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Lisbon Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    2328 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Roswell Road Southwest

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Roswell Road Southwest

  6. 6

    Continue on East Main Street

    1767 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Smith Street

    996 ft · 17 sec · South Smith Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Roswell Road Southwest

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Roswell Road Southwest

  9. 9

    Continue on North Church Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Church Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Roswell Road Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roswell Road Southwest

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 39

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 39

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Barnhill Road Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Barnhill Road Southeast

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Barnhill Road Southeast

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Barnhill Road Southeast

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    970 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown

    566 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 36 West: Gnadenhutten, Newcomerstown

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    14 mi · 19 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1528 ft · 37 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    20.5 mi · 22 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    78.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on East Mound Street

    1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Augusta 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
78.9 mi · 53%
US 36 West
34.7 mi · 23%
Roswell Road Southwest
12.9 mi · 9%
Kensington Road Northeast
8.84 mi · 6%
Barnhill Road Southeast
6.21 mi · 4%
State Route 39
4.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

78.2 mi · 01h 26m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
115.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cambridge
01h 18m from Augusta
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Augusta 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 Augusta to Columbus?

The road trip is about 149.2 miles (240.1 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?

Cambridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Augusta and 73.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.49 one way or $38.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cambridge

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

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

RAIL

Alliance

107 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Augusta and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 115.59 mi (186.03 km).

Augusta

#1 Augusta

Augusta is a city in Carroll County, Ohio

Population1,507
Coordinates40.6858900, -81.0209300
Altitude375
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: Kensington Road Northeast (-81.020921, 40.686015)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 240 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.26 gal
19.93 L · about $19.49
Round trip
$38.98
10.52 gal · 39.86 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.5 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.49 $38.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.31 $44.63
Premium $4.79 $25.20 $50.39
Diesel $4.30 $22.64 $45.28

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Augusta and Columbus. The current time is 05:19:37.

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.