How far is Columbus, OH from Henry, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Henry, OH is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
140.28 mi
02h 42m
Flight
125.25 mi
201.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.25 mi
Kilometers
201.57 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.28 mi
Kilometers
225.76 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Henry
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 5:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T00:06
Arrive Henry
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Mifflin
OH

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

From Columbus
70.1 mi
01h 21m
To Henry
70.2 mi
01h 21m

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
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Toledo, Youngstown

    2657 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    2 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 17: Granger Road

    1887 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Granger Road

    691 ft · 18 sec · Granger Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 126th Street

    1940 ft · 59 sec · East 126th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto McCracken Road

    678 ft · 23 sec · McCracken Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Henry Street

    1661 ft · 46 sec · Henry Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Henry Street

    1683 ft · 50 sec · Henry Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    144 m · 8 sec · Broadway Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
122 mi · 87%
I 77 North
12.4 mi · 9%
Outerbelt South Freeway
1.99 mi · 1%
I 480 East
0.71 mi · 1%
Henry Street
0.63 mi
East Long Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
125.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 21m from Columbus
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Henry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 70.1 miles from Columbus and 70.2 miles from Henry.

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

The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.34 one way or $36.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Henry. Straight-line distance: 125.25 mi (201.57 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
Henry

#2 Henry

County in Ohio, United States

Population4,349
Coordinates41.4308900, -81.5990100
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Henry (-81.59901, 41.43089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.74 L · about $18.34
Round trip
$36.68
9.9 gal · 37.48 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.34 $36.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.00 $42.00
Premium $4.79 $23.71 $47.42
Diesel $4.30 $21.30 $42.61

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 Henry. The current time is 00:06:36.

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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.