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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
151 m · 21 sec · South High Street
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Turn right onto West Town Street
861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on South 2nd Street
736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street
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Take the ramp straight
580 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
1504 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Kings Mills Road
2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road
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Turn sharp left
922 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mason Road
2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road
54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road
25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road
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Continue on Liberty Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way
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Turn right onto Cox Lane
1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard
92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway
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Continue on High Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · High Street
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Continue on Main Street
3199 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Millville Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Millville Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1540 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto High Street
773 ft · 16 sec · High Street
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Continue on Hamilton Scipio Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Scipio Road
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port William.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 98.77 mi (158.96 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 Auburn
Township in Tuscarawas County, Ohio
| Population | 1,043 |
| Coordinates | 39.3911700, -84.7021700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Auburn (-84.70217, 39.39117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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