How far is Columbus, OH from Andover, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Andover, OH is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.41 mi
04h 01m
Flight
170.4 mi
274.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.4 mi
Kilometers
274.24 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.41 mi
Kilometers
338.63 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Andover
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T00:57
Arrive Andover
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Seville
OH

Village in Medina County, Ohio, United States

From Columbus
105.1 mi
02h 00m
To Andover
105.3 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Andover.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Andover.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Long Street

    3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue

    1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East

    60 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East

    2168 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 11 North: Warren, Ashtabula

    32.7 mi · 36 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Andover, Chardon

    1701 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Andover.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 48%
I 76 East
48.3 mi · 23%
SR 11 North
32.7 mi · 16%
I 76
18.3 mi · 9%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
East Long Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40 mi
170.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Seville
02h 00m from Columbus
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Andover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Andover?

The road trip is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km) and usually takes 04h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Seville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.1 miles from Columbus and 105.3 miles from Andover.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 170.4 miles (274.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 40 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.53 one way or $55.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Andover.

Stop Ideas Near Seville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Seville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Seville.

RAIL

Elyria

45 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

57 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

65 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Andover. Straight-line distance: 170.4 mi (274.24 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

Population884,356
Coordinates39.9611800, -82.9987900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
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#2 Andover

Village located in the south-east of Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States

Population1,088
Coordinates41.6067200, -80.5723000
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Andover (-80.5723, 41.60672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.11 L · about $27.53
Round trip
$55.06
14.86 gal · 56.22 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.53 $55.06
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.52 $63.04
Premium $4.79 $35.59 $71.18
Diesel $4.30 $31.98 $63.96

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Andover. The current time is 00:57:03.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.