How far is Avon, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Avon, OH to Columbus, OH is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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
128.63 mi
02h 15m
Flight
114.68 mi
184.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.68 mi
Kilometers
184.56 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.63 mi
Kilometers
207.01 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon
2026-04-23T04:15
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avon
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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Avon
65.3 mi
01h 07m
To Columbus
63.3 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 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 Avon and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Colorado Avenue

    72 m · 11 sec · Colorado Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Detroit Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Detroit Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Abbe Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Abbe Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Grafton Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    71 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    120 m · 6 sec · Avon Lake Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1571 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 41 min

  22. 22

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Avon 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
93.8 mi · 73%
Avon Lake Road
13.1 mi · 10%
John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway
4.54 mi · 4%
Avon Belden Road
4.18 mi · 3%
Grafton Road
3.8 mi · 3%
Detroit Road
2.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

93.5 mi · 01h 41m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
114.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 07m from Avon
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avon and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Avon and 63.3 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Avon and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 114.68 mi (184.56 km).

Avon

#1 Avon

City in Ohio, United States

Population23,745
Coordinates41.4517100, -82.0354200
Altitude204
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: Colorado Avenue (-82.035233, 41.451803)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.18 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.64
9.08 gal · 34.36 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.82 $33.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.26 $38.52
Premium $4.79 $21.75 $43.49
Diesel $4.30 $19.54 $39.08

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 Avon and Columbus. The current time is 04:15:55.

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.