How far is Columbus, OH from Boston Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Boston Heights, OH is about 134.8 miles (217 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
134.85 mi
02h 31m
Flight
119.09 mi
191.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.09 mi
Kilometers
191.66 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.85 mi
Kilometers
217.02 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 4:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-19T11:03
Arrive Boston Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 1:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Lucas
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio

From Columbus
67.4 mi
01h 16m
To Boston Heights
67.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
Destination
51°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Boston Heights.

  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

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8 North: Macedonia, Northfield

    1497 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northfield Road

    784 ft · 15 sec · Northfield Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Akron Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Akron Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Boston Mills Road, Hines Hill Road

    1930 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Hines Hill Road

    2437 ft · 1 min · East Hines Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Olde Eight Road

    598 ft · 12 sec · Olde Eight Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olde Eight Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
130 mi · 96%
Akron Expressway
2.26 mi · 2%
East Long Street
0.57 mi
East Hines Hill Road
0.46 mi
Cleveland Avenue
0.37 mi
Boston Mills Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lucas
01h 16m from Columbus
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Boston Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Boston Heights?

The road trip is about 134.8 miles (217 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Columbus and 67.5 miles from Boston Heights.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.64 one way or $35.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Boston Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Lucas

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

79 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

96 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

107 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Boston Heights. Straight-line distance: 119.09 mi (191.66 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
Boston Heights

#2 Boston Heights

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,312
Coordinates41.2647800, -81.5131700
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Boston Heights (-81.51317, 41.26478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.01 L · about $17.64
Round trip
$35.27
9.52 gal · 36.02 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.64 $35.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.19 $40.38
Premium $4.79 $22.80 $45.60
Diesel $4.30 $20.49 $40.97

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Boston Heights. The current time is 11:03:29.

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.