How far is Columbus, OH from Mount Carmel, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Mount Carmel, OH is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Mount Carmel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Mount Carmel.
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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
151 m · 21 sec · South High Street
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Turn right onto West Town Street
861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on South 2nd Street
736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street
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Take the ramp straight
580 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East
2144 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
13.9 mi · 16 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
961 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
1056 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Turn left onto Bells Lane
652 ft · 15 sec · Bells Lane
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Turn sharp right onto Old State Route 74
1383 ft · 44 sec · Old State Route 74
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Turn left
83 m · 22 sec
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Turn right
81 m · 19 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Mount Carmel.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South 2nd Street
Merge slight left
89.5 mi · 01h 38m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Mount Carmel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Mount Carmel?
The road trip is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Port William is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Columbus and 53.1 miles from Mount Carmel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.27 one way or $28.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Mount Carmel.
Stop Ideas Near Port William
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 Port William.
Cincinnati, OH
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Mount Carmel. Straight-line distance: 91.27 mi (146.88 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 Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.1058900, -84.3041000 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Carmel (-84.3041, 39.10589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $3.81 | $14.27 | $28.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $16.38 | $32.77 |
| Premium | $4.91 | $18.40 | $36.79 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $23.60 | $47.19 |
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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