How far is Columbus, OH from Middlebury, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Middlebury, OH is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
132.94 mi
02h 48m
Flight
110.41 mi
177.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.41 mi
Kilometers
177.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.94 mi
Kilometers
213.94 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlebury
Sat, Apr 18, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 6:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-18T00:27
Arrive Middlebury
Sat, Apr 18, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Russells Point
OH

City in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America

From Columbus
66.4 mi
01h 24m
To Middlebury
66.5 mi
01h 24m

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
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 30 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-70 West

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    3202 ft · 50 sec · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Cleveland

    3140 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville

    1655 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    59 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Market Street

    24.1 mi · 30 min · Market Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 29 East: Saint Marys, Fort Wayne Indiana

    2429 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 33 West, SR 29 East: Saint Marys, Fort Wayne Indiana

    15.1 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2729 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Bridge Street

    8.3 mi · 9 min · West Bridge Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Street

    1070 ft · 16 sec · State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Walcott Street

    154 m · 17 sec · Walcott Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    7.2 mi · 13 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Harrison Willshire Road

    10 m · 1 sec · Harrison Willshire Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Willshire Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 33 West
74.9 mi · 56%
Market Street
24.1 mi · 18%
Walcott Street
8.82 mi · 7%
West Bridge Street
8.34 mi · 6%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8.02 mi · 6%
West Freeway
5.56 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 33 West

Merge slight left

59 mi · 01h 09m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.5 mi
110.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russells Point
01h 24m from Columbus
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Russells Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Columbus and 66.5 miles from Middlebury.

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

The direct path is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.

Stop Ideas Near Russells Point

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

95 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Middlebury. Straight-line distance: 110.41 mi (177.68 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
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#2 Middlebury

Human settlement in United States of America

Population1,346
Coordinates40.8461600, -84.7460700
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Middlebury (-84.74607, 40.84616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.76 L · about $17.38
Round trip
$34.75
9.38 gal · 35.52 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.38 $34.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.89 $39.79
Premium $4.79 $22.47 $44.93
Diesel $4.30 $20.19 $40.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Middlebury. The current time is 00:27:41.

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.