How far is Clarksfield, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Clarksfield, OH to Columbus, OH is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
102.58 mi
01h 47m
Flight
90.65 mi
145.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.65 mi
Kilometers
145.89 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.58 mi
Kilometers
165.08 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Tue, May 12, 9:47 PM EDT
Return by in Clarksfield
Tue, May 12, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarksfield
2026-05-12T19:59
Arrive Columbus
Tue, May 12, 9:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarksfield
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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Clarksfield
52.8 mi
00h 53m
To Columbus
49.8 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Zenobia Road

    51 m · 9 sec · Zenobia Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3103 ft · 58 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on United States Highway 250

    3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250

  6. 6

    Continue on North Cottage Street

    2681 ft · 35 sec · North Cottage Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    64 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    2527 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    76 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  13. 13

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clarksfield and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 76%
Park Avenue
9.82 mi · 10%
Zenobia Road
7.45 mi · 7%
United States Highway 250
3.75 mi · 4%
North Cottage Street
2.79 mi · 3%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

76 mi · 01h 22m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
00h 53m from Clarksfield
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Clarksfield and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102.6 miles (165.1 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Clarksfield and 49.8 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.41 one way or $26.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Clarksfield and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarksfield and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 90.65 mi (145.89 km).

Clarksfield

#1 Clarksfield

Township in Huron County, Ohio

Population1,586
Coordinates41.1950500, -82.4115600
Altitude263
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: Zenobia Road (-82.411531, 41.195388)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.62 gal
13.7 L · about $13.41
Round trip
$26.82
7.24 gal · 27.4 L
Estimated CO2
32.2 kg one way
Round trip: 64.3 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.41 $26.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.36 $30.71
Premium $4.79 $17.34 $34.68
Diesel $4.30 $15.58 $31.16

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarksfield and Columbus. The current time is 19:59:56.

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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.