How far is Columbus, Ohio State University Airport, OH from Glouster, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, Ohio State University Airport, OH to Glouster, OH is about 86 miles (138.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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.
The county seat of Fairfield County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus, Ohio State University Airport and Glouster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, Ohio State University Airport and Glouster.
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Start on the route
50 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 12 sec
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Turn right
859 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Case Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Case Road
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Turn right onto Godown Road
3010 ft · 1 min · Godown Road
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Turn left onto Bethel Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bethel Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 315 South
1930 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Olentangy Freeway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Olentangy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East: Neil Avenue, Airport
2719 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East
2541 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto North Innerbelt
1.1 mi · 1 min · North Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1.4 km · 1 min · North Innerbelt
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Merge slight right onto East Innerbelt
1257 ft · 21 sec · East Innerbelt
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Continue on I 71
1024 ft · 19 sec · I 71
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 East: Wheeling
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right onto East Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on College Avenue
1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road
3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
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Continue on Old Logan Road
20.5 mi · 22 min · Old Logan Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 78, SR 691: Nelsonville, Buchtel
1636 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Happy Hollow Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Happy Hollow Road
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
89 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus, Ohio State University Airport and Glouster.
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.
Old Logan Road
Continue on Old Logan Road
20.5 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Columbus, Ohio State University Airport and Sunny near Glouster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus, Ohio State University Airport to Glouster?
The road trip is about 86 miles (138.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Columbus, Ohio State University Airport and 43 miles from Glouster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Columbus, Ohio State University Airport and Sunny near Glouster.
Stop Ideas Near Lancaster
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 Lancaster.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus, Ohio State University Airport and Glouster. Straight-line distance: 65.88 mi (106.03 km).
#1 Columbus, Ohio State University Airport
Columbus, Ohio State University Airport is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.079778, -83.073028 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glouster
City in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,779 |
| Coordinates | 39.5031300, -82.0845900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glouster (-82.08459, 39.50313)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.86 | $11.70 | $23.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $19.17 | $38.34 |
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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