How far is Columbus, OH from Crystal Lakes, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Crystal Lakes, OH is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 01h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Crystal Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Crystal Lakes.
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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 · 30 sec · South 2nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-70 West
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
3202 ft · 50 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
54.1 mi · 59 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Spangler Road, Medway
2077 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Sycamore Street
1579 ft · 30 sec · Sycamore Street
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Continue on Medway-New Carlisle Road
1183 ft · 28 sec · Medway-New Carlisle Road
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Turn left onto Schiller Road
2675 ft · 52 sec · Schiller Road
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Turn right onto North Lake Road
584 ft · 16 sec · North Lake Road
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Turn left onto Kennedy Road
1420 ft · 1 min · Kennedy Road
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Turn left onto Lake Shore Drive
645 ft · 29 sec · Lake Shore Drive
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Turn right onto Oak Road
68 m · 17 sec · Oak Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oak Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Crystal Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
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54.1 mi · 00h 59m
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 Crystal Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Crystal Lakes?
The road trip is about 59.1 miles (95.1 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Columbus and 29.6 miles from Crystal Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.71 one way or $15.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 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 Crystal Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Brighton
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Crystal Lakes. Straight-line distance: 54.69 mi (88.01 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 Crystal Lakes
City in Ray County, Missouri, United States
| Population | 1,483 |
| Coordinates | 39.8892300, -84.0266000 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crystal Lakes (-84.0266, 39.88923)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.96 | $19.93 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
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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