How far is Columbus Grove, OH from Oberlin, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus Grove, OH to Oberlin, OH is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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.
Human settlement in Seneca County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus Grove and Oberlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus Grove and Oberlin.
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Start on North High Street
15.6 mi · 26 min · North High Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
5.5 mi · 9 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto West Sandusky Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Sandusky Street
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Turn left onto East Street
763 ft · 23 sec · East Street
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Turn slight right onto Central Parkway
2468 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Turn left onto North Blanchard Street
152 m · 15 sec · North Blanchard Street
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Turn slight right onto Tiffin Avenue
15.4 mi · 24 min · Tiffin Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.2 mi · 21 min
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto East County Road 46
6.3 mi · 9 min · East County Road 46
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Southwest Street
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Turn right
8.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
9.8 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
49 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn straight
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn slight right
129 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Kipton East Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Kipton East Road
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Continue on Oberlin Elyria Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Oberlin Elyria Road
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Turn left onto North Ashland-Oberlin Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus Grove and Oberlin.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tiffin Avenue
Exit the roundabout
16.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Columbus Grove and Rain Showers near Oberlin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus Grove to Oberlin?
The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Bloomville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Columbus Grove and 55 miles from Oberlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.40 one way or $30.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Columbus Grove and Rain Showers near Oberlin.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomville
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 Bloomville.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus Grove and Oberlin. Straight-line distance: 99.2 mi (159.64 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 Oberlin
City in Ohio
| Population | 8,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.2939400, -82.2173800 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oberlin (-82.21738, 41.29394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $3.98 | $15.40 | $30.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $17.65 | $35.31 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $19.74 | $39.49 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $24.73 | $49.47 |
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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