How far is Columbus, OH from Augusta, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Augusta, OH is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Augusta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Augusta.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
2751 ft · 2 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East Chestnut Street
1246 ft · 52 sec · East Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 4th Street
987 ft · 32 sec · North 4th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Freeway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
2707 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Morse Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road
75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown Road
1434 ft · 26 sec · Johnstown Road
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Take the exit right
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass
10.5 mi · 12 min · New Albany Bypass
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 43 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
31.9 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: New Philadelphia, Uhrichsville
1698 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Water Street
2.9 mi · 3 min · Water Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Midvale, Barnhill
776 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Barnhill Road Southeast
1 mi · 2 min · Barnhill Road Southeast
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Continue on Barnhill Road Southeast
2.3 mi · 3 min · Barnhill Road Southeast
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Turn right onto State Route 39
4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 39
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Continue on Roswell Road Southwest
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roswell Road Southwest
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Turn straight onto South Church Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Church Street
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Continue on Roswell Road Southwest
4.7 mi · 7 min · Roswell Road Southwest
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Continue on South Smith Street
996 ft · 19 sec · South Smith Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1767 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Roswell Road Southwest
7.1 mi · 11 min · Roswell Road Southwest
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Continue on West Main Street
2328 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lisbon Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Lisbon Street
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Continue on Kensington Road Northeast
8.8 mi · 16 min · Kensington Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kensington Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Augusta.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New Albany Bypass
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38.8 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Augusta?
The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Conesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Columbus and 71.8 miles from Augusta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Augusta.
Stop Ideas Near Conesville
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 Conesville.
Columbus, OH
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Augusta. Straight-line distance: 115.59 mi (186.03 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 Augusta
Augusta is a city in Carroll County, Ohio
| Population | 1,507 |
| Coordinates | 40.6858900, -81.0209300 |
| Altitude | 375 |
| Country | United States |
End: Augusta (-81.02093, 40.68589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $18.75 | $37.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.46 | $42.93 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.24 | $48.47 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.78 | $43.56 |
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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