How far is Columbus, OH from Clarksfield, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Clarksfield, OH is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
106.52 mi
02h 09m
Flight
90.65 mi
145.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.65 mi
Kilometers
145.89 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
106.52 mi
Kilometers
171.43 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksfield
Tue, May 12, 10:41 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Wed, May 13, 12:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-12T20:32
Arrive Clarksfield
Tue, May 12, 10:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Columbus
53.3 mi
01h 04m
To Clarksfield
53.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Ashland, Wooster

    2136 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1931 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cottage Street

    21 m · 1 sec · North Cottage Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North Cottage Street

    2689 ft · 35 sec · North Cottage Street

  17. 17

    Continue on United States Highway 250

    3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3103 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Zenobia Road

    51 m · 7 sec · Zenobia Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zenobia Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
77.6 mi · 73%
Main Street
9.82 mi · 9%
South Main Street
8.01 mi · 8%
United States Highway 250
3.75 mi · 4%
US 250
1.81 mi · 2%
East Long Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

76.8 mi · 01h 24m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 04m from Columbus
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Clarksfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 106.5 miles (171.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Columbus and 53.3 miles from Clarksfield.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Clarksfield.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Clarksfield. Straight-line distance: 90.65 mi (145.89 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
Clarksfield

#2 Clarksfield

Township in Huron County, Ohio

Population1,586
Coordinates41.1950500, -82.4115600
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Clarksfield (-82.41156, 41.19505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 171 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.76 gal
14.23 L · about $13.93
Round trip
$27.86
7.52 gal · 28.46 L
Estimated CO2
33.4 kg one way
Round trip: 66.8 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.93 $27.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.95 $31.90
Premium $4.79 $18.01 $36.02
Diesel $4.30 $16.18 $32.37

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Clarksfield. The current time is 20:32:39.

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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.