How far is Columbus, OH from Holiday Valley, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Holiday Valley, OH is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.87 mi
01h 06m
Flight
51.9 mi
83.53 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Columbus.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.9 mi
Kilometers
83.53 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.87 mi
Kilometers
89.92 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holiday Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-18T00:29
Arrive Holiday Valley
Sat, Apr 18, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Choctaw Lake
OH

Census-designated place in Madison County, Ohio

From Columbus
27.9 mi
00h 33m
To Holiday Valley
28 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Holiday Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South High Street

    151 m · 21 sec · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    736 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-70 West

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    3202 ft · 50 sec · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Continue on West Freeway

    51 mi · 56 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 Alternate: Enon, Donnelsville

    1411 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Enon Road

    2983 ft · 60 sec · Enon Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Xenia Drive

    771 ft · 18 sec · North Xenia Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    980 ft · 19 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Dayton Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Dayton Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hahn Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Hahn Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Waverly Street

    1128 ft · 50 sec · Waverly Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waverly Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
51 mi · 91%
Dayton Road
1.9 mi · 3%
South Innerbelt
0.61 mi · 1%
Enon Road
0.56 mi · 1%
I 70 Alternate
0.27 mi
I-70 West
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Continue on West Freeway

51 mi · 00h 56m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choctaw Lake
00h 33m from Columbus
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Holiday Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Holiday Valley?

The road trip is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Choctaw Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.9 miles from Columbus and 28 miles from Holiday Valley.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Holiday Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Choctaw Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Choctaw Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
South Vienna Town Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

South Vienna Town Hall

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.2 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Choctaw Lake.

BUS

Columbus, OH

42 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Holiday Valley. Straight-line distance: 51.9 mi (83.53 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
Holiday Valley

#2 Holiday Valley

Census-designated place in Clark County, Ohio

Population1,510
Coordinates39.8561700, -83.9685400
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Holiday Valley (-83.96854, 39.85617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.97 gal
7.46 L · about $7.30
Round trip
$14.60
3.94 gal · 14.92 L
Estimated CO2
17.5 kg one way
Round trip: 35 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.30 $14.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.36 $16.71
Premium $4.79 $9.44 $18.87
Diesel $4.30 $8.48 $16.96

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Holiday Valley. The current time is 00:29:14.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.