How far is Columbus, OH from Circleville, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Circleville, OH is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Circleville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Circleville.
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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
16.1 mi · 21 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US22, OH56: Circleville
1984 ft · 60 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2266 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Court Street
159 m · 20 sec · South Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Circleville.
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.
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
16.1 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Circleville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Circleville?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 13 miles from Columbus and 13 miles from Circleville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Circleville.
Stop Ideas Near Lockbourne
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 Lockbourne.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Circleville. Straight-line distance: 25.07 mi (40.35 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 Circleville
City in Pickaway County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,494 |
| Coordinates | 39.6006200, -82.9460100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Circleville (-82.94601, 39.60062)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
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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