How far is Columbus, OH from Lodi, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Lodi, OH is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Muskingum County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Lodi.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Lodi.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Third Street
1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street
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Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive
1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
98.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 800: Dennison, Barnesville
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.2 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
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Continue on Bond Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue
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Continue on North Chestnut Street
1.6 km · 1 min · North Chestnut Street
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Continue on Somerton Highway
6.2 mi · 9 min · Somerton Highway
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Continue on Washington Street
1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Somerton Highway
10.5 mi · 16 min · Somerton Highway
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Hilight
7.9 mi · 14 min · Hilight
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Turn left onto West Union Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Union Road
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Turn right onto Dogskin Frieden Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Dogskin Frieden Road
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Turn left onto Dogskin Road
4 mi · 10 min · Dogskin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Dogskin Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Dogskin Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 7
1 km · 57 sec · State Route 7
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 7
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Lodi.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
98.7 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lodi.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Lodi?
The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
New Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Columbus and 72.6 miles from Lodi.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lodi.
Stop Ideas Near New Concord
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 New Concord.
Columbus, OH
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Lodi. Straight-line distance: 111.95 mi (180.16 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 Lodi
Village in Medina County, Ohio
| Population | 2,913 |
| Coordinates | 39.6111900, -80.9401000 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lodi (-80.9401, 39.61119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $18.97 | $37.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.72 | $43.44 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.52 | $49.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.04 | $44.07 |
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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