How far is Circleville, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Circleville, OH to Columbus, OH is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Circleville and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Circleville and Columbus.
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Start on South Court Street
159 m · 27 sec · South Court Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1246 ft · 44 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US23: Columbus
931 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
16.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue on South High Street
9 mi · 17 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
758 ft · 35 sec · East State Street
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Continue on East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · 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 Circleville and Columbus.
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.
US23
Merge slight left
16.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Circleville and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Circleville to Columbus?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Lockbourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Circleville and 15.5 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.74 one way or $7.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Circleville and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Lockbourne
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 Lockbourne.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Circleville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.35 km).
#1 Circleville
City in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,494 |
| Coordinates | 39.6006200, -82.9460100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.84 | $9.68 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
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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