How far is Clyde, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Clyde, OH to Columbus, OH is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clyde and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clyde and Columbus.
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Start on West Forest Street
22 m · 5 sec · West Forest Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
948 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Maple Street
1247 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Turn right onto East McPherson Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · East McPherson Highway
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Continue on West Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · West Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Monroe Street
667 ft · 13 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn slight right
6.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight
25.2 mi · 36 min
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Turn left
1941 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bucyrus Bypass
7.1 mi · 8 min · Bucyrus Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 602: New Washington, Galion
1992 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Biddle Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Biddle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Morrow County Line Road
1982 ft · 2 min · Crawford Morrow County Line Road
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto State Route 61
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto State Route 61
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61
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Continue on Sunbury State Road
2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road
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Continue on State Route 61
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 61
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Take the ramp right
1895 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto 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 Clyde 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.
State Route 61
Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Clyde 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 Clyde to Columbus?
The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Galion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Clyde and 53.3 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.8 miles (149.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.08 one way or $28.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Clyde and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Galion
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 Galion.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clyde and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 92.8 mi (149.35 km).
#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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.08 | $28.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.12 | $32.24 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.20 | $36.40 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.36 | $32.71 |
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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