How far is Columbus, OH from Logan, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Logan, OH is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.84 mi
01h 04m
Flight
42.83 mi
68.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.83 mi
Kilometers
68.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.84 mi
Kilometers
80.21 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Logan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 6:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T04:01
Arrive Logan
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Carroll
OH

Village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States

From Columbus
24.9 mi
00h 32m
To Logan
24.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster

    1514 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on College Avenue

    1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Logan Road

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Old Logan Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Logan, McArthur

    1653 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Mulberry Street

    1926 ft · 47 sec · South Mulberry Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 28%
Southeast Expressway
8.82 mi · 18%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.57 mi · 15%
Old Logan Road
7.26 mi · 15%
Logan-Lancaster Road
3.52 mi · 7%
East Livingston Avenue
2.74 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Lancaster Bypass

Continue on Lancaster Bypass

13.8 mi · 00h 15m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
00h 32m from Columbus
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Logan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.9 miles from Columbus and 24.9 miles from Logan.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.52 one way or $13.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Logan.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

31 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Logan. Straight-line distance: 42.83 mi (68.93 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
Logan

#2 Logan

City in Hocking County, Ohio, United States

Population6,933
Coordinates39.5400700, -82.4071000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Logan (-82.4071, 39.54007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.66 L · about $6.52
Round trip
$13.04
3.52 gal · 13.32 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.52 $13.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.47 $14.93
Premium $4.79 $8.43 $16.86
Diesel $4.30 $7.58 $15.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Logan. The current time is 04:01:00.

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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.