How far is Columbus, OH from Mantua, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Mantua, OH is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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
79.84 mi
01h 42m
Flight
70.3 mi
113.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.3 mi
Kilometers
113.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.84 mi
Kilometers
128.49 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mantua
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 7:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Mantua
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Gratiot
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Columbus
39.8 mi
00h 51m
To Mantua
40 mi
00h 51m

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
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40, US 22: Norwich

    1264 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Pike

    5.1 mi · 7 min · East Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1050 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Friendship Drive

    4.7 mi · 8 min · North Friendship Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cambridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Bloomfield Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Boden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Boden Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Mantua Road

    2348 ft · 2 min · Mantua Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mantua Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
60.3 mi · 76%
East Pike
5.1 mi · 6%
North Friendship Drive
4.67 mi · 6%
East Livingston Avenue
2.74 mi · 3%
Bloomfield Road
2.21 mi · 3%
Cambridge Road
1.65 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

60.3 mi · 01h 06m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratiot
00h 51m from Columbus
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Mantua.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Gratiot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Columbus and 40 miles from Mantua.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.45 one way or $20.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Mantua.

Stop Ideas Near Gratiot

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

67 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Mantua. Straight-line distance: 70.3 mi (113.13 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
Mantua

#2 Mantua

Village in Portage County, Ohio, United States

Population4,793
Coordinates40.0778500, -81.6790100
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Mantua (-81.67901, 40.07785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.66 L · about $10.45
Round trip
$20.90
5.64 gal · 21.32 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.45 $20.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.96 $23.92
Premium $4.79 $13.51 $27.02
Diesel $4.30 $12.14 $24.27

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 Mantua. The current time is 03:40:40.

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.