How far is Columbus, OH from Eden, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Eden, OH is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.47 mi
02h 10m
Flight
86.31 mi
138.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.31 mi
Kilometers
138.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.47 mi
Kilometers
163.3 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eden
Sun, May 31, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, May 31, 11:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-31T06:42
Arrive Eden
Sun, May 31, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Logan
OH

City in Hocking County, Ohio, United States

From Columbus
50.7 mi
01h 05m
To Eden
50.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Eden.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Eden.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South High Street

    1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Third Street

    1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive

    1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on College Avenue

    1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Logan Road

    31.7 mi · 36 min · Old Logan Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    18.6 mi · 23 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 East, SR 32 East, SR 7 North: Belpre, Marietta

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto SR 7

    1 mi · 1 min · SR 7

  22. 22

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    16 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Eden.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Logan Road
32.5 mi · 32%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
18.5 mi · 18%
Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 14%
Southeast Expressway
8.82 mi · 9%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.57 mi · 7%
Logan-Lancaster Road
3.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Old Logan Road

Continue on Old Logan Road

31.7 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
86.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Logan
01h 05m from Columbus
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Eden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Eden?

The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Logan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.7 miles from Columbus and 50.8 miles from Eden.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 86.3 miles (138.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.26 one way or $26.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Eden.

Stop Ideas Near Logan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Logan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Logan.

BUS

Columbus, OH

69 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

103 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

119 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Eden. Straight-line distance: 86.31 mi (138.91 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

Population884,356
Coordinates39.9611800, -82.9987900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
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#2 Eden

Township in Wyandot County, Ohio

Population2,147
Coordinates39.1567400, -81.7590200
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Eden (-81.75902, 39.15674)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 163 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.58 gal
13.55 L · about $13.26
Round trip
$26.53
7.16 gal · 27.1 L
Estimated CO2
31.8 kg one way
Round trip: 63.6 kg / 140 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.26 $26.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.19 $30.37
Premium $4.79 $17.15 $34.30
Diesel $4.30 $15.41 $30.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Eden. The current time is 06:42:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.