How far is Columbus, OH from Covedale, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Covedale, OH is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Jefferson 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 Covedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Covedale.
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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
151 m · 21 sec · South High Street
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Turn right onto West Town Street
861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on South 2nd Street
736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street
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Take the ramp straight
580 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
92.6 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
845 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Take the exit left toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
2457 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
5.5 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis
2761 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis
781 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montana Avenue
1305 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Montana Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Montana Avenue
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Turn left onto Boudinot Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Boudinot Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenway Avenue
1742 ft · 1 min · Glenway Avenue
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Turn right onto Sidney Road
1082 ft · 38 sec · Sidney Road
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Turn left onto Covedale Avenue
729 ft · 26 sec · Covedale Avenue
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Turn left onto Western Hills Avenue
40 m · 6 sec · Western Hills Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Western Hills Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Covedale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South 2nd Street
Merge slight left
92.6 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Covedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Covedale?
The road trip is about 111.3 miles (179.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Columbus and 55.7 miles from Covedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Covedale.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant
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 Mount Pleasant.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Covedale. Straight-line distance: 103.46 mi (166.51 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 Covedale
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 6,447 |
| Coordinates | 39.1211700, -84.6063300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Covedale (-84.60633, 39.12117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.56 | $29.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.82 | $37.65 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.91 | $33.83 |
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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