How far is Columbus, OH from Newton Falls, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Newton Falls, OH is about 157 miles (252.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.95 mi
03h 05m
Flight
135.77 mi
218.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.77 mi
Kilometers
218.5 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.95 mi
Kilometers
252.58 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 7:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Newton Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:00 PM EDT
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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Columbus
78.4 mi
01h 32m
To Newton Falls
78.5 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Newton Falls.

  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

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna

    1489 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2375 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pa St 3

    113 m · 21 sec · Pa St 3

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Holcomb Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Holcomb Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest

  22. 22

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2614 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Broad Street

    611 ft · 12 sec · West Broad Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 64%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 12%
I 76
18.3 mi · 12%
SR 5 North
14.6 mi · 9%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
Holcomb Road
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
135.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 32m from Columbus
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Newton Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Newton Falls?

The road trip is about 157 miles (252.6 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.4 miles from Columbus and 78.5 miles from Newton Falls.

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

The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.53 one way or $41.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Newton Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Newton Falls. Straight-line distance: 135.77 mi (218.5 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
Newton Falls

#2 Newton Falls

Village in Ohio, United States

Population4,442
Coordinates41.1883900, -80.9781500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Newton Falls (-80.97815, 41.18839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.54 gal
20.96 L · about $20.53
Round trip
$41.05
11.08 gal · 41.92 L
Estimated CO2
49.2 kg one way
Round trip: 98.5 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.53 $41.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.50 $47.00
Premium $4.79 $26.54 $53.07
Diesel $4.30 $23.84 $47.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Newton Falls. The current time is 00:56:37.

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.