How far is Columbus, OH from Lincoln Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Lincoln Heights, OH is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Lincoln Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Lincoln Heights.
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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
63.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 39: Mansfield, Lucas
2366 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Lucas Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lucas Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Park Avenue East
1235 ft · 28 sec · Park Avenue East
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Turn right onto North Illinois Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · North Illinois Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grace Street
550 ft · 22 sec · Grace Street
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Turn sharp right onto Ashland Road
673 ft · 16 sec · Ashland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ashland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Lincoln Heights.
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
63.1 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Lincoln Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Lincoln Heights?
The road trip is about 68.9 miles (110.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Columbus and 34.4 miles from Lincoln Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.2 miles (100.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 3:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.38 one way or $18.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Lincoln Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
Columbus, OH
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Lincoln Heights. Straight-line distance: 62.19 mi (100.09 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 Lincoln Heights
Located in north-central Ohio within Richland County, this census-designated place sits at an average elevation of approximately 1309 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7714500, -82.4843300 |
| Altitude | 399 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln Heights (-82.48433, 40.77145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $3.86 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $10.80 | $21.61 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $12.14 | $24.27 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $15.37 | $30.75 |
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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