How far is Columbus, OH from Clinton, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Clinton, OH is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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 22m.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Clinton.
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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
1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East Long Street
3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East
2168 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
88.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 539: West Salem, Congress
1271 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Congress Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Congress Road
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Continue on Congress Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road
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Continue on West Salem Road
838 ft · 17 sec · West Salem Road
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Turn left onto West Oak Street
2574 ft · 51 sec · West Oak Street
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Continue on West Easton Road
15.3 mi · 21 min · West Easton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wadsworth Road
6 m · 1 sec · Wadsworth Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Wadsworth Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road
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Turn sharp left onto Akron Road
984 ft · 15 sec · Akron Road
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Turn right onto Warwick Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Warwick Road
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Continue on Canal Fulton Road Northwest
1239 ft · 38 sec · Canal Fulton Road Northwest
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Turn left onto South 2nd Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South 2nd Avenue
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Continue on Hickory Street
2697 ft · 1 min · Hickory Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
878 ft · 32 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
73 m · 11 sec · Water Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Clinton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
88.1 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Clinton?
The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Columbus and 59 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.1 miles (157.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Sandusky
Elyria
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 98.12 mi (157.91 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 Clinton
Town in Summit County, Ohio
| Population | 1,214 |
| Coordinates | 40.9267200, -81.6304000 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-81.6304, 40.92672)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.41 | $30.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.65 | $35.29 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.93 | $39.85 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.90 | $35.81 |
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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