How far is Columbus, OH from Etna, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Etna, OH is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Franklin 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 Etna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Etna.
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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
14.4 mi · 16 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 310: Etna, Pataskala
1363 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Pike Street Southwest
78 m · 11 sec · Pike Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pike Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Etna.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
14.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Cloudy near Etna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Etna?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Columbus and 9.7 miles from Etna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Cloudy near Etna.
Stop Ideas Near Brice
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 Brice.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Etna. Straight-line distance: 16.79 mi (27.02 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 Etna
Etna is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9572900, -82.6818300 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| Country | United States |
End: Etna (-82.68183, 39.95729)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.91 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $3.06 | $6.11 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
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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