How far is Columbus, OH from Elizabeth, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Elizabeth, OH is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 18m.
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 Licking County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Elizabeth.
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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
50.9 mi · 56 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fifth Street
855 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on North 5th Street
2654 ft · 1 min · North 5th Street
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Continue on Canal Street
124 m · 13 sec · Canal Street
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Turn right onto Putnam Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Putnam Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Maysville Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Maysville Avenue
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Continue on Maysville Pike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike
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Turn slight left
155 m · 19 sec
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Continue on Roseville Road
2456 ft · 48 sec · Roseville Road
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Turn left onto Powell Drive
541 ft · 24 sec · Powell Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Powell Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Elizabeth.
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
50.9 mi · 00h 56m
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 then Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?
Harbor Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Columbus and 30.9 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.04 one way or $16.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Harbor Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 50.01 mi (80.48 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 Elizabeth
Township in Miami County, Ohio
| Population | 1,725 |
| Coordinates | 39.8753500, -82.0618100 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabeth (-82.06181, 39.87535)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.21 | $18.41 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.39 | $20.79 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
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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