How far is Columbus, OH from Amanda, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Amanda, OH is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
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Halfway Point
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County in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Amanda.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Amanda.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Third Street
1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street
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Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive
1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
1.5 km · 1 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
7.2 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22: Lancaster, Circleville, Fairfield County Fairgrounds
1325 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
1.4 km · 1 min · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
41 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
155 m · 9 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
29 m · 2 sec · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Exit the roundabout onto Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
4.7 mi · 7 min · Cincinnati-Zanesville Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Amanda-Northern Road
555 ft · 15 sec · Amanda-Northern Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2299 ft · 1 min · West 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 and Amanda.
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.
Southeast Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8.82 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amanda.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Amanda?
The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Columbus and 17.9 miles from Amanda.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amanda.
Stop Ideas Near Jefferson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Amanda. Straight-line distance: 25.42 mi (40.91 km).
#1 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: Amanda (-82.74434, 39.64951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.04 | $12.07 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.42 | $10.85 |
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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