How far is Columbus, OH from Massillon, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Massillon, OH is about 119.2 miles (191.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.8 miles (155.8 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
119.19 mi
02h 24m
Flight
96.84 mi
155.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.84 mi
Kilometers
155.85 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.19 mi
Kilometers
191.82 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 Massillon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 7:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T02:35
Arrive Massillon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Columbus
59.5 mi
01h 12m
To Massillon
59.7 mi
01h 12m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Long Street

    3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue

    1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East

    60 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East

    2168 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    67 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster

    2770 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster

    650 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    45.3 mi · 56 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 241: Massillon, Brewster

    1321 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Millersburg Road Southwest

    1715 ft · 36 sec · Millersburg Road Southwest

  15. 15

    Continue on Millersburg Road Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Millersburg Road Southwest

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West

  17. 17

    Continue on Lincoln Way West

    1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Way West

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
67.7 mi · 57%
US 30 East
45.4 mi · 38%
Millersburg Road Southwest
1.83 mi · 2%
Main Avenue West
1.44 mi · 1%
Lincoln Way West
0.62 mi · 1%
East Long Street
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

67 mi · 01h 13m

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
+22.4 mi
96.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 12m from Columbus
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Massillon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.8 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from Columbus and 59.7 miles from Massillon.

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

The direct path is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 $15.60 one way or $31.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Massillon.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Massillon. Straight-line distance: 96.84 mi (155.85 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
Massillon

#2 Massillon

Town in Ohio, USA

Population32,641
Coordinates40.7967200, -81.5215100
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Massillon (-81.52151, 40.79672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.92 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.20
8.42 gal · 31.84 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.60 $31.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.86 $35.72
Premium $4.79 $20.17 $40.33
Diesel $4.30 $18.12 $36.24

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 Massillon. The current time is 02:35:18.

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.