How far is Columbus, OH from Loudon, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Loudon, OH is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Loudon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Loudon.
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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
2751 ft · 2 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East Chestnut Street
1246 ft · 52 sec · East Chestnut Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 4th Street
987 ft · 32 sec · North 4th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Freeway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
2707 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Morse Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road
75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown Road
1434 ft · 26 sec · Johnstown Road
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Take the exit right
1654 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass
10.5 mi · 12 min · New Albany Bypass
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Continue straight
38.8 mi · 43 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
1936 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Schneiders Crossing Road, Dover
1291 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto West Ohio Avenue
2017 ft · 1 min · West Ohio Avenue
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Turn left onto North Wooster Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Wooster Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Road Northwest
1896 ft · 38 sec · Columbia Road Northwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Road Northwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Loudon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New Albany Bypass
Continue straight
38.8 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Loudon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Loudon?
The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Frazeysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Columbus and 57.8 miles from Loudon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Loudon.
Stop Ideas Near Frazeysburg
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 Frazeysburg.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Loudon. Straight-line distance: 89.46 mi (143.97 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 Loudon
Village in Ashland and Holmes counties in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.5695100, -81.5009500 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| Country | United States |
End: Loudon (-81.50095, 40.56951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.12 | $30.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.31 | $34.61 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.54 | $39.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
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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