How far is Carrollton, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Carrollton, OH to Columbus, OH is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.4 miles (176 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Village in Muskingum County, Ohio
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carrollton and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollton and Columbus.
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Start on the route
34 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Lisbon Street
52 m · 5 sec · North Lisbon Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2328 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Roswell Road Southwest
7.1 mi · 11 min · Roswell Road Southwest
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Continue on East Main Street
1767 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Smith Street
996 ft · 17 sec · South Smith Street
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Continue on Roswell Road Southwest
4.7 mi · 7 min · Roswell Road Southwest
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Continue on North Church Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Church Street
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Turn straight onto Roswell Road Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roswell Road Southwest
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Continue on State Route 39
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 39
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Turn left onto Barnhill Road Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · Barnhill Road Southeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Barnhill Road Southeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Barnhill Road Southeast
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Take the ramp left
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 36, US 250, SR 800: Dennison-Cadiz, Newcomerstown
566 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 36 West: Gnadenhutten, Newcomerstown
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 19 min
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Turn left
1528 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
20.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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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 Carrollton 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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carrollton and 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 Carrollton to Columbus?
The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
New Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Carrollton and 70.8 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.4 miles (176 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.45 one way or $36.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Carrollton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near New Concord
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 New Concord.
Columbus, OH
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carrollton and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 109.36 mi (175.99 km).
#1 Carrollton
Township in Carroll County, Arkansas
| Population | 3,017 |
| Coordinates | 40.5728400, -81.0856500 |
| Altitude | 341 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.45 | $36.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.13 | $42.25 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.85 | $47.71 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.43 | $42.87 |
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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