How far is Columbus, OH from Auburn, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Auburn, OH is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.8 miles (159 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.11 mi
02h 14m
Flight
98.77 mi
158.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.77 mi
Kilometers
158.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.11 mi
Kilometers
175.6 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Tue, Apr 14, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-14T21:39
Arrive Auburn
Tue, Apr 14, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Port William
OH

Village in Ohio

From Columbus
54.5 mi
01h 07m
To Auburn
54.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South High Street

    151 m · 21 sec · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    580 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on High Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · High Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Millville Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Millville Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1540 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto High Street

    773 ft · 16 sec · High Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Hamilton Scipio Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Scipio Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Scipio Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 2nd Street
81.7 mi · 75%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 9%
Millville Avenue
4.66 mi · 4%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 3%
Hamilton Scipio Road
2.45 mi · 2%
High Street
2.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South 2nd Street

Merge slight left

81.5 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
98.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port William
01h 07m from Columbus
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Port William is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Columbus and 54.6 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 98.8 miles (159 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.26 one way or $28.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 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 Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Port William

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port William, 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 Port William.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

79 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

81 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

82 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

100 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 98.77 mi (158.96 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 Auburn

Township in Tuscarawas County, Ohio

Population1,043
Coordinates39.3911700, -84.7021700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Auburn (-84.70217, 39.39117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.57 L · about $14.26
Round trip
$28.53
7.7 gal · 29.14 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.26 $28.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.33 $32.66
Premium $4.79 $18.44 $36.88
Diesel $4.30 $16.57 $33.14

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Auburn. The current time is 21:39:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.