How far is Columbus, OH from Moulton, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Moulton, OH is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
94.13 mi
01h 56m
Flight
79.85 mi
128.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.85 mi
Kilometers
128.51 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.13 mi
Kilometers
151.48 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moulton
Thu, Apr 16, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 7:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-16T03:25
Arrive Moulton
Thu, Apr 16, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
Zanesfield
OH

Town in Ohio, United States

From Columbus
47 mi
00h 58m
To Moulton
47.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18 mi · 23 min · Market Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1611 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Moulton-Ft Amanda Road

    158 m · 14 sec · Moulton-Ft Amanda Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Moulton-Fort Amanda Road

    1559 ft · 49 sec · Moulton-Fort Amanda Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road 33A

    93 m · 8 sec · County Road 33A

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road 33A

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 33 West
59.3 mi · 63%
Market Street
18.3 mi · 19%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8.02 mi · 9%
West Freeway
5.56 mi · 6%
South Innerbelt
0.61 mi · 1%
I 270 North
0.59 mi · 1%
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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
79.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesfield
00h 58m from Columbus
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Moulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Zanesfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Columbus and 47.1 miles from Moulton.

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

The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.30 one way or $24.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Zanesfield

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

72 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Moulton. Straight-line distance: 79.85 mi (128.51 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
Moulton

#2 Moulton

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population1,614
Coordinates40.5561600, -84.2971700
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Moulton (-84.29717, 40.55616)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.32 gal
12.57 L · about $12.30
Round trip
$24.60
6.64 gal · 25.14 L
Estimated CO2
29.5 kg one way
Round trip: 59 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.30 $24.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.08 $28.17
Premium $4.79 $15.90 $31.81
Diesel $4.30 $14.29 $28.58

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Moulton. The current time is 03:25:08.

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.