How far is Columbus, OH from Clayton, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Clayton, OH is about 115 miles (185 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Clayton.
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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
36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Keep slight right
20.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right
1719 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight left
116 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
20.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn sharp right onto Clayton Pike
1.6 mi · 4 min · Clayton Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clayton Pike
1.5 mi · 6 min · Clayton Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clayton Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Clayton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
36.5 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Clayton?
The road trip is about 115 miles (185 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.5 miles from Columbus and 57.5 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.04 one way or $30.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
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 Waverly.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Maysville
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 91.56 mi (147.35 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 Clayton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,574 |
| Coordinates | 38.7436800, -83.6754700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-83.67547, 38.74368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 185 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $15.04 | $30.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.22 | $34.45 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.45 | $38.89 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.47 | $34.95 |
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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