How far is Columbus, OH from Fitchville, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Fitchville, OH is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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
90.4 mi
01h 54m
Flight
82.78 mi
133.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.78 mi
Kilometers
133.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.4 mi
Kilometers
145.49 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fitchville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T05:27
Arrive Fitchville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 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
Chesterville
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Columbus
45.2 mi
00h 57m
To Fitchville
45.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Long Street

    3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue

    1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East

    60 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East

    2168 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Mansfield, Bellville

    2203 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    127 m · 18 sec · East 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Diamond Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Diamond Street

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Main Street

    23.3 mi · 33 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wooster Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
59.4 mi · 66%
North Main Street
23.3 mi · 26%
South Diamond Street
0.89 mi · 1%
East Long Street
0.57 mi · 1%
SR 13
0.42 mi
Cleveland Avenue
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

58.7 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
00h 57m from Columbus
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Fitchville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.4 miles (145.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Columbus and 45.2 miles from Fitchville.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 2:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.82 one way or $23.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Fitchville.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chesterville, 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 Chesterville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Fitchville. Straight-line distance: 82.78 mi (133.22 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
Fitchville

#2 Fitchville

Township in Huron County, Ohio

Population1,021
Coordinates41.0947800, -82.4885000
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Fitchville (-82.4885, 41.09478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L · about $11.82
Round trip
$23.64
6.38 gal · 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.82 $23.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.53 $27.06
Premium $4.79 $15.28 $30.56
Diesel $4.30 $13.73 $27.46

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Fitchville. The current time is 05:27:11.

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.