How far is Columbus, OH from Morgandale, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Morgandale, OH is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.46 mi
03h 20m
Flight
147.07 mi
236.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.07 mi
Kilometers
236.68 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.46 mi
Kilometers
282.37 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgandale
Tue, Nov 10, 2:02 PM EST
Return by in Columbus
Tue, Nov 10, 5:23 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-11-10T10:42
Arrive Morgandale
Tue, Nov 10, 2:02 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
West Salem
OH

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

From Columbus
87.7 mi
01h 40m
To Morgandale
87.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 12:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    35.5 mi · 38 min · Ohio Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5

    2003 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    587 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    867 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    11.3 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5: Cortland

    971 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    73 m · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Elm Road

    3024 ft · 1 min · Elm Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Road Northeast

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
122 mi · 69%
Ohio Turnpike
35.5 mi · 20%
SR 5
12 mi · 7%
I 77 North
2.44 mi · 1%
Brecksville Road
0.63 mi
East Long Street
0.57 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
147.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
01h 40m from Columbus
Leave By
10:20 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Cloudy near Morgandale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.4 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Columbus and 87.8 miles from Morgandale.

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

The direct path is about 147.1 miles (236.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:20 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.72 one way or $47.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Salem

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Morgandale. Straight-line distance: 147.07 mi (236.68 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 Morgandale

Situated in the northeastern portion of Ohio, within Trumbull County, this unincorporated community lies at an elevation of approximately 925 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.2656100, -80.7828600
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Morgandale (-80.78286, 41.26561)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.19 gal
23.44 L · about $23.72
Round trip
$47.44
12.38 gal · 46.88 L
Estimated CO2
55 kg one way
Round trip: 110 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $23.72 $47.44
Mid-grade $4.41 $27.32 $54.63
Premium $4.95 $30.66 $61.32
Diesel $6.31 $39.08 $78.17

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Morgandale. The current time is 10:42:54.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.