How far is Columbus, OH from Fort Loramie, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Fort Loramie, OH is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Fort Loramie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Fort Loramie.
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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
18.1 mi · 20 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 29: Mechanicsburg, Urbana
1912 ft · 47 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Urbana – West Jefferson Road
21 m · 1 sec · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Urbana – West Jefferson Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Urbana – West Jefferson Road
38 m · 2 sec · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Urbana – West Jefferson Road
20 mi · 31 min · Urbana – West Jefferson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Miami Street
30 m · 2 sec · Miami Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Miami Street
18.6 mi · 26 min · Miami Street
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Continue straight
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Spring Street
756 ft · 20 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto East North Street
115 m · 9 sec · East North Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
554 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Riverside Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Continue on Broadway Street
15.8 mi · 25 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto Elm Street
38 m · 3 sec · Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Fort Loramie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Urbana – West Jefferson Road
Exit the roundabout onto Urbana – West Jefferson Road
20 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Loramie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Fort Loramie?
The road trip is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Urbana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Columbus and 43.9 miles from Fort Loramie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.45 one way or $22.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Loramie.
Stop Ideas Near Urbana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Urbana.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Fort Loramie. Straight-line distance: 77.45 mi (124.65 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 Fort Loramie
City in Shelby County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,537 |
| Coordinates | 40.3514400, -84.3738400 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Loramie (-84.37384, 40.35144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.11 | $26.22 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.30 | $26.60 |
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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