How far is Columbus, OH from Ashville, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Ashville, OH is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Ashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Ashville.
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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
9 mi · 17 min · South High Street
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Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
7.6 mi · 10 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Long Street
2946 ft · 2 min · Long Street
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Turn left onto Plum Street
58 m · 12 sec · Plum Street
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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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 and Ashville.
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.
South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
8.96 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Rain Showers Likely near Ashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Ashville?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Lockbourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Columbus and 9.6 miles from Ashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Rain Showers Likely near Ashville.
Stop Ideas Near Lockbourne
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 Ashville. Straight-line distance: 17.14 mi (27.58 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 |
#2 Ashville
City in St.
| Population | 4,465 |
| Coordinates | 39.7156200, -82.9529600 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashville (-82.95296, 39.71562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.88 | $5.77 |
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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