How far is Columbus, OH from Mingo Junction, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Mingo Junction, OH is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (207 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Muskingum County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Mingo Junction.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Mingo Junction.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Third Street
1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street
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Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive
1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
115.9 mi · 2 hr 6 min · East Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 7: Bridgeport
1260 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Marion Street
141 m · 11 sec · Marion Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1142 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
73 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue
151 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1144 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Valley Pike
19.3 mi · 27 min · Ohio Valley Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Murdock Avenue
78 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight left onto East Murdock Avenue
122 m · 20 sec · East Murdock Avenue
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Turn right onto Peeler Street
585 ft · 26 sec · Peeler Street
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Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
67 m · 6 sec · Clifton Avenue
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Continue on Commercial Street
1202 ft · 35 sec · Commercial Street
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Turn left onto McLister Avenue
118 m · 13 sec · McLister Avenue
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Turn left onto Standard Avenue
108 m · 17 sec · Standard Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
160 m · 23 sec · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Stanton Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Stanton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stanton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Mingo Junction.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
116 mi · 02h 06m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mingo Junction.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Mingo Junction?
The road trip is about 146.4 miles (235.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?
New Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Columbus and 73.3 miles from Mingo Junction.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.6 miles (207 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mingo Junction.
Stop Ideas Near New Concord
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 New Concord.
Columbus, OH
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Mingo Junction. Straight-line distance: 128.62 mi (206.99 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 Mingo Junction
Town
| Population | 3,185 |
| Coordinates | 40.3217400, -80.6098000 |
| Altitude | 243 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mingo Junction (-80.6098, 40.32174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 236 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 49m |
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 | $3.71 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.72 | $49.43 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
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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