How far is Cedarville, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Cedarville, OH to Columbus, OH is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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
56.6 mi
00h 57m
Flight
45.49 mi
73.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.49 mi
Kilometers
73.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.6 mi
Kilometers
91.09 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Cedarville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedarville
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedarville
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
Lafayette
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Cedarville
24.9 mi
00h 28m
To Columbus
31.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    109 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Chillicothe Street

    607 ft · 10 sec · East Chillicothe Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Columbus Street

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Columbus Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West Columbus Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Columbus Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Columbus Cincinnati Road

    9.7 mi · 14 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West High Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · West High Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Elm Street

    1114 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lafayette Road

    2125 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Road

  10. 10

    Continue on London – Delaware Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · London – Delaware Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    2796 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street

    747 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street

    686 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Third Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedarville 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
London – Delaware Road
22.2 mi · 39%
Columbus Street
10.2 mi · 18%
Columbus Cincinnati Road
9.71 mi · 17%
I 670 East
3.65 mi · 6%
West Columbus Road
1.07 mi · 2%
West High Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

London – Delaware Road

Merge slight left

16.4 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 28m from Cedarville
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedarville and Chance 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 Cedarville to Columbus?

The road trip is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Cedarville and 31.7 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.41 one way or $14.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedarville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
South Vienna Town Hall
Meeting point 10.6 mi away

South Vienna Town Hall

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

SOUTH VIENNA MUNICIPAL BLDG

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedarville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 45.49 mi (73.21 km).

Cedarville

#1 Cedarville

Town

Population4,326
Coordinates39.7442300, -83.8085400
Altitude320
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: (-83.808584, 39.7444)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2 gal
7.56 L · about $7.41
Round trip
$14.82
4 gal · 15.12 L
Estimated CO2
17.8 kg one way
Round trip: 35.5 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.41 $14.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.48 $16.97
Premium $4.79 $9.58 $19.16
Diesel $4.30 $8.61 $17.22

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 Cedarville and Columbus. The current time is 23:40:11.

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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.