How far is Columbus, OH from Lakeview, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Lakeview, OH is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83 miles (133.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
92.44 mi
01h 51m
Flight
82.98 mi
133.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.98 mi
Kilometers
133.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.44 mi
Kilometers
148.77 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeview
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-19T05:39
Arrive Lakeview
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Hopewell
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Columbus
46.1 mi
00h 55m
To Lakeview
46.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Third Street

    1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive

    1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    76 mi · 1 hr 23 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Marietta

    2899 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 313: Senecaville, Pleasant City

    1467 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Clay Pike Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Clay Pike Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Lashley Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Lashley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Seneca Dam Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Seneca Dam Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tr 1136

    55 m · 13 sec · Tr 1136

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tr 1136

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
76 mi · 82%
I 77 South
6.09 mi · 7%
Clay Pike Road
4.46 mi · 5%
East Livingston Avenue
2.74 mi · 3%
Lashley Road
0.82 mi · 1%
Seneca Dam Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

76 mi · 01h 23m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
83 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopewell
00h 55m from Columbus
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Lakeview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Columbus and 46.3 miles from Lakeview.

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

The direct path is about 83 miles (133.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Lakeview.

Stop Ideas Near Hopewell

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

70 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Lakeview. Straight-line distance: 82.98 mi (133.54 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 Lakeview

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

Population1,105
Coordinates39.9220200, -81.4331700
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Lakeview (-81.43317, 39.92202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.16
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.08 $24.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.83 $27.66
Premium $4.79 $15.62 $31.23
Diesel $4.30 $14.03 $28.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Lakeview. The current time is 05:39:13.

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.