How far is Columbus, OH from Edgerton, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Edgerton, OH is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Edgerton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Edgerton.
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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
5.6 mi · 7 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Cleveland
3140 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right
1590 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
16.6 mi · 24 min
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Continue on Bellefontaine Road
9.9 mi · 14 min · Bellefontaine Road
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Turn straight onto Harding Highway
2240 ft · 59 sec · Harding Highway
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Turn straight onto Bellefontaine Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Bellefontaine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Elm Street
57 m · 4 sec · East Elm Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Elm Street
2999 ft · 53 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1974 ft · 39 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East North Street
1277 ft · 26 sec · East North Street
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Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
3010 ft · 58 sec · North Elizabeth Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
145 m · 12 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North West Street
5.9 mi · 9 min · North West Street
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Take the ramp left
1579 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
15.6 mi · 28 min
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Turn left onto Canal Street
116 m · 9 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
7.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West High Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West High Street
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Turn left
10 mi · 18 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Michigan Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Edgerton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 33 West
Merge slight left
46.3 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Edgerton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Edgerton?
The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harrod is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Columbus and 83.8 miles from Edgerton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.7 miles (221.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.90 one way or $43.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Edgerton.
Stop Ideas Near Harrod
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 Harrod.
Bryan
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Edgerton. Straight-line distance: 137.68 mi (221.57 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 Edgerton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,990 |
| Coordinates | 41.4486600, -84.7480100 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgerton (-84.74801, 41.44866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $21.90 | $43.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.07 | $50.14 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.31 | $56.62 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.44 | $50.87 |
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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