How far is Columbus, OH from Manchester, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Manchester, OH is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101 miles (162.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Richland County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Manchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Manchester.
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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
1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East Long Street
3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East
2168 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward State Street
962 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto West State Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · West State Street
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Continue on State Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road
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Turn right onto Manchester Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Manchester Road
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Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
22 m · 2 sec · West Nimisila Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Nimisila Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Manchester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
99.5 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Columbus and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Manchester?
The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Columbus and 63.4 miles from Manchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101 miles (162.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.83 one way or $35.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around Columbus and Mostly Cloudy near Manchester.
Stop Ideas Near Mansfield
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 Mansfield.
Elyria
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Manchester. Straight-line distance: 100.97 mi (162.49 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 Manchester
Situated in the northeastern region of Ohio, this community is located within Summit County, lying just south of the major industrial and urban center of Akron.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9370000, -81.5692900 |
| Altitude | 334 |
| Country | United States |
End: Manchester (-81.56929, 40.937)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 204 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $3.98 | $17.83 | $35.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $20.44 | $40.88 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $22.86 | $45.71 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $28.63 | $57.26 |
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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