How far is Columbus, OH from Huntington, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Huntington, OH is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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
98.87 mi
02h 00m
Flight
88.84 mi
142.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.84 mi
Kilometers
142.98 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.87 mi
Kilometers
159.12 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Huntington
Sat, May 30, 5:07 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, May 30, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-30T03:06
Arrive Huntington
Sat, May 30, 5:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 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
Palmyra
OH

Township in Portage County, Ohio

From Columbus
49.5 mi
01h 00m
To Huntington
49.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Ashland, Wooster

    2136 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Route 89

    9.5 mi · 16 min · State Route 89

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    7.7 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    63 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
77.6 mi · 78%
State Route 89
9.48 mi · 10%
East Long Street
0.57 mi · 1%
US 250
0.4 mi
Cleveland Avenue
0.37 mi
South High Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

76.8 mi · 01h 24m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palmyra
01h 00m from Columbus
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Huntington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Columbus and 49.4 miles from Huntington.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Huntington.

Stop Ideas Near Palmyra

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

99 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

101 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Huntington. Straight-line distance: 88.84 mi (142.98 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
Huntington

#2 Huntington

Township in Lorain County, Ohio

Population6,223
Coordinates41.1031100, -82.2209900
Altitude293
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Huntington (-82.22099, 41.10311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.21 L · about $12.93
Round trip
$25.86
6.98 gal · 26.42 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.93 $25.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.80 $29.61
Premium $4.79 $16.72 $33.43
Diesel $4.30 $15.02 $30.04

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Huntington. The current time is 03:06:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.