How far is Columbus, OH from Howland Center, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Howland Center, OH is about 176.5 miles (284 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148 miles (238.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving 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 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Howland Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Howland Center.
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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
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Turn straight onto Brecksville Road
1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike
1502 ft · 37 sec
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Continue straight
121 m · 10 sec
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Continue straight
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
1504 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
35.5 mi · 38 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 5
2003 ft · 56 sec
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Keep slight right
587 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight
867 ft · 26 sec
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Continue straight
3.9 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
152 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right
657 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto West Market Street
3.2 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
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Continue on West Market Street
4.5 mi · 7 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto Niles Cortland Road Northeast
1.5 km · 2 min · Niles Cortland Road Northeast
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Turn left
75 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Anderson Avenue Northeast
129 m · 24 sec · Anderson Avenue Northeast
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Turn left onto Cranbrook Avenue Northeast
102 m · 15 sec · Cranbrook Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Venice Heights Drive Northeast
632 ft · 28 sec · Venice Heights Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Venice Heights Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Howland Center.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Howland Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Howland Center?
The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284 km) and usually takes 03h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Columbus and 88.3 miles from Howland Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148 miles (238.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Howland Center.
Stop Ideas Near West Salem
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 West Salem.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Howland Center. Straight-line distance: 148.04 mi (238.24 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 Howland Center
Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 6,351 |
| Coordinates | 41.2511700, -80.7453600 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Howland Center (-80.74536, 41.25117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.08 | $46.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.43 | $52.86 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.84 | $59.68 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.81 | $53.63 |
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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