How far is Columbus, OH from Moreland Hills, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Moreland Hills, OH is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
146.49 mi
02h 48m
Flight
131.61 mi
211.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.61 mi
Kilometers
211.81 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.49 mi
Kilometers
235.76 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 Moreland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 5:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-18T23:31
Arrive Moreland Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:20 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
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Columbus
73.2 mi
01h 24m
To Moreland Hills
73.3 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
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Moreland Hills.

  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

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 422 West, SR 87: Chagrin Boulevard

    2119 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Chagrin Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lander Circle

    92 m · 5 sec · Chagrin Boulevard

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto Chagrin Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chagrin Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
137 mi · 94%
Outerbelt East Freeway
4.24 mi · 3%
Chagrin Boulevard
3.4 mi · 2%
East Long Street
0.57 mi
US 422 West
0.4 mi
Cleveland Avenue
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
131.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 24m from Columbus
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moreland Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Moreland Hills?

The road trip is about 146.5 miles (235.8 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.2 miles from Columbus and 73.3 miles from Moreland Hills.

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

The direct path is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.15 one way or $38.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moreland Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Moreland Hills. Straight-line distance: 131.61 mi (211.81 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
Moreland Hills

#2 Moreland Hills

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,302
Coordinates41.4478300, -81.4276200
Altitude317
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Moreland Hills (-81.42762, 41.44783)

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
5.17 gal
19.57 L · about $19.15
Round trip
$38.31
10.34 gal · 39.14 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.15 $38.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.93 $43.86
Premium $4.79 $24.76 $49.53
Diesel $4.30 $22.25 $44.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Moreland Hills. The current time is 23:31:46.

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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.