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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.37 mi
02h 53m
Flight
128.62 mi
206.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.62 mi
Kilometers
206.99 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.37 mi
Kilometers
235.56 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mingo Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 11:53 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 2:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-15T08:59
Arrive Mingo Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 11:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Concord
OH

Village in Muskingum County, Ohio

From Columbus
73.1 mi
01h 26m
To Mingo Junction
73.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

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.

  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

    115.9 mi · 2 hr 6 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 7: Bridgeport

    1260 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Marion Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1142 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    73 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue

    151 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1144 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Valley Pike

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Ohio Valley Pike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Murdock Avenue

    78 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto East Murdock Avenue

    122 m · 20 sec · East Murdock Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Peeler Street

    585 ft · 26 sec · Peeler Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Clifton Avenue

    67 m · 6 sec · Clifton Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1202 ft · 35 sec · Commercial Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto McLister Avenue

    118 m · 13 sec · McLister Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Standard Avenue

    108 m · 17 sec · Standard Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    160 m · 23 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Stanton Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Stanton Avenue

  27. 27

    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.

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
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
121 mi · 83%
Ohio Valley Pike
19.3 mi · 13%
East Livingston Avenue
2.74 mi · 2%
North Lincoln Avenue
0.31 mi
South High Street
0.28 mi
Main Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
128.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Concord
01h 26m from Columbus
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

108 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Alliance

116 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Mingo Junction. Straight-line distance: 128.62 mi (206.99 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
Mingo Junction

#2 Mingo Junction

Town

Population3,185
Coordinates40.3217400, -80.6098000
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Mingo Junction (-80.6098, 40.32174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.55 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
10.32 gal · 39.1 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Mingo Junction. The current time is 08:59:34.

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.