How far is Columbus, OH from Crawford, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Crawford, OH is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
Census-designated place in Muskingum County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Crawford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Crawford.
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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
1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Third Street
1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street
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Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive
1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
72.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1527 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway
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Turn left onto Dewey Avenue
1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.5 mi · 22 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road
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Take the exit slight right
1461 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Cadiz-Jewett Road
3207 ft · 1 min · Cadiz-Jewett Road
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Turn slight right onto Toot Road
1.4 km · 3 min · Toot Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Toot Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Crawford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
72.2 mi · 01h 19m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Crawford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Crawford?
The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
North Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Columbus and 61.1 miles from Crawford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.93 one way or $31.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Crawford.
Stop Ideas Near North Zanesville
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 North Zanesville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Crawford. Straight-line distance: 108.81 mi (175.12 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 Crawford
City in United States of America
| Population | 4,595 |
| Coordinates | 40.3014600, -80.9876000 |
| Altitude | 385 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crawford (-80.9876, 40.30146)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.24 | $36.48 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.60 | $41.19 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.51 | $37.01 |
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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