How far is Columbus, OH from Macedonia, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Macedonia, OH is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Macedonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Macedonia.
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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
151 m · 21 sec · South High Street
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Turn right onto West Town Street
861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on South 2nd Street
736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street
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Take the ramp straight
580 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
89 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
14.4 mi · 17 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue
1417 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Colerain Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Colerain Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 126, SR 128: Hamilton, Ross
1152 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Cleves Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Hamilton Cleves Road
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Turn right onto Cincinnati Brookville Road
27 m · 3 sec · Cincinnati Brookville Road
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Continue on Cincinnati Brookville Road
7 mi · 12 min · Cincinnati Brookville Road
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Turn slight left onto Okeana–Drewersburg Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Okeana–Drewersburg Road
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Continue on Okeana–Drewsburg Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Okeana–Drewsburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Okeana–Drewsburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Macedonia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South 2nd Street
Merge slight left
89 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Macedonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Macedonia?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Columbus and 60.2 miles from Macedonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.71 one way or $31.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Macedonia.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant
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 Mount Pleasant.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Macedonia. Straight-line distance: 104.54 mi (168.24 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 Macedonia
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,029 |
| Coordinates | 39.3486700, -84.7957900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Macedonia (-84.79579, 39.34867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.71 | $31.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.99 | $35.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.31 | $40.62 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
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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