How far is Columbus, OH from Creston, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Creston, OH is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Creston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Creston.
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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
8.1 mi · 11 min · West Easton Road
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Turn left onto Cleveland Road
1 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Burbank Street
27 m · 2 sec · Burbank Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burbank Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Creston.
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Creston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Creston?
The road trip is about 104.2 miles (167.7 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 52.1 miles from Columbus and 52.1 miles from Creston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.63 one way or $27.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Creston.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
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 Palmyra.
Columbus, OH
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Creston. Straight-line distance: 91.63 mi (147.47 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 Creston
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,184 |
| Coordinates | 40.9870000, -81.8937500 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
End: Creston (-81.89375, 40.987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.63 | $27.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.63 | $35.25 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.84 | $31.68 |
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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