How far is Columbus, OH from Kings Mills, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Kings Mills, OH is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.54 mi
01h 35m
Flight
78.55 mi
126.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.55 mi
Kilometers
126.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.54 mi
Kilometers
134.44 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kings Mills
Fri, Nov 6, 9:16 PM EST
Return by in Columbus
Fri, Nov 6, 10:51 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-11-06T19:41
Arrive Kings Mills
Fri, Nov 6, 9:16 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EST
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
Octa
OH

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

From Columbus
41.7 mi
00h 47m
To Kings Mills
41.8 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
56°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Kings Mills.

  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 · 29 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    580 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason

    1504 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kings Mills Road

    3120 ft · 1 min · Kings Mills Road

  11. 11

    Continue on King Avenue

    947 ft · 27 sec · King Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    133 m · 25 sec · Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Church Street

    703 ft · 33 sec · Church Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cherry Street

    19 m · 3 sec · Cherry Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 2nd Street
81.7 mi · 98%
Kings Mills Road
0.59 mi · 1%
SR 741 North
0.28 mi
King Avenue
0.18 mi
West Town Street
0.16 mi
Civic Center Drive
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

South 2nd Street

Merge slight left

81.5 mi · 01h 29m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
78.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Octa
00h 47m from Columbus
Leave By
3:20 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Columbus and Partly Sunny near Kings Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Kings Mills?

The road trip is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Octa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Columbus and 41.8 miles from Kings Mills.

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

The direct path is about 78.5 miles (126.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around Columbus and Partly Sunny near Kings Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Octa

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

66 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

94 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

97 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Kings Mills. Straight-line distance: 78.55 mi (126.41 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
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#2 Kings Mills

Kings Mills is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.3556100, -84.2485500
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Kings Mills (-84.24855, 39.35561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.16 L · about $11.74
Round trip
$23.48
5.9 gal · 22.32 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $11.74 $23.48
Mid-grade $4.56 $13.46 $26.92
Premium $5.10 $15.05 $30.10
Diesel $6.39 $18.85 $37.71

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Kings Mills. The current time is 19:41:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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