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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.22 mi
02h 24m
Flight
104.54 mi
168.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.54 mi
Kilometers
168.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.22 mi
Kilometers
193.48 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macedonia
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 2:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Macedonia
Sun, Apr 19, 12:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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
Mount Pleasant
OH

Village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States

From Columbus
60 mi
01h 12m
To Macedonia
60.2 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

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.

  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

    151 m · 21 sec · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    580 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue

    1417 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Colerain Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Colerain Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126, SR 128: Hamilton, Ross

    1152 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Hamilton Cleves Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Hamilton Cleves Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Cincinnati Brookville Road

    27 m · 3 sec · Cincinnati Brookville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cincinnati Brookville Road

    7 mi · 12 min · Cincinnati Brookville Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto Okeana–Drewersburg Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Okeana–Drewersburg Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Okeana–Drewsburg Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Okeana–Drewsburg Road

  19. 19

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 2nd Street
89.3 mi · 74%
Circle Freeway
14.4 mi · 12%
Cincinnati Brookville Road
7.03 mi · 6%
Colerain Avenue
4.98 mi · 4%
Okeana–Drewsburg Road
1.08 mi · 1%
Hamilton Cleves Road
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
01h 12m from Columbus
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

74 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

76 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Maysville

98 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Macedonia. Straight-line distance: 104.54 mi (168.24 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
Macedonia

#2 Macedonia

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Population12,029
Coordinates39.3486700, -84.7957900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Macedonia (-84.79579, 39.34867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.06 L · about $15.71
Round trip
$31.42
8.48 gal · 32.12 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Macedonia. The current time is 22:05:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.