How far is Columbus, OH from Garfield Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Garfield Heights, OH is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.3 miles (200 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Garfield Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Garfield Heights.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East Long Street
3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East
2168 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown
2657 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
1.2 km · 54 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Transportation Boulevard, East 98th Street
1983 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Transportation Boulevard
2541 ft · 1 min · Transportation Boulevard
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Turn right onto Granger Road
2760 ft · 49 sec · Granger Road
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Turn right onto Turney Road
10 m · 1 sec · Turney Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Turney Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Garfield Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Garfield Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Garfield Heights?
The road trip is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Columbus and 69.3 miles from Garfield Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.3 miles (200 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.12 one way or $36.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Garfield Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Garfield Heights. Straight-line distance: 124.26 mi (199.98 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 Garfield Heights
City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 27,272 |
| Coordinates | 41.4170000, -81.6059600 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garfield Heights (-81.60596, 41.417)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.12 | $36.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.74 | $41.49 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.42 | $46.85 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.05 | $42.09 |
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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