How far is Columbus Grove, OH from Jones City, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus Grove, OH to Jones City, OH is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Town in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus Grove and Jones City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus Grove and Jones City.
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Start on North High Street
765 ft · 17 sec · North High Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1213 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight right onto East Redridge Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · East Redridge Road
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus Grove and Jones City.
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.
East Redridge Road
Turn slight right onto East Redridge Road
5.27 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jones City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus Grove to Jones City?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Columbus Grove and 3.7 miles from Jones City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.96 one way or $1.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Columbus Grove and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jones City.
Stop Ideas Near Cairo
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 Cairo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus Grove and Jones City. Straight-line distance: 7.02 mi (11.3 km).
#1 Columbus Grove
Village in Putnam County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,061 |
| Coordinates | 40.9195000, -84.0568900 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jones City
Jones City is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8814400, -84.1816100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jones City (-84.18161, 40.88144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $0.96 | $1.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.25 | $2.49 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.12 | $2.24 |
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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