How far is Columbus, OH from Norton, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Norton, OH is about 117 miles (188.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117 mi
02h 13m
Flight
102.74 mi
165.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.74 mi
Kilometers
165.35 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117 mi
Kilometers
188.29 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norton
Sun, Nov 8, 11:11 AM EST
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Nov 8, 1:25 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-11-08T08:57
Arrive Norton
Sun, Nov 8, 11:11 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Columbus
58.5 mi
01h 06m
To Norton
58.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57ยฐF
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW
Destination
32ยฐF
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m ยท 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft ยท 23 sec ยท East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1764 ft ยท 1 min ยท South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Long Street

    3034 ft ยท 2 min ยท East Long Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue

    1952 ft ยท 1 min ยท Cleveland Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East

    60 m ยท 5 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East

    2168 ft ยท 47 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft ยท 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi ยท 1 hr 48 min

  10. 10

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

    1162 ft ยท 28 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km ยท 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi ยท 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Cleveland-Massillon Road, Norton

    1266 ft ยท 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Cleveland Massillon Road

    1 km ยท 2 min ยท South Cleveland Massillon Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท South Cleveland Massillon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi ยท 86%
I 76
14.5 mi ยท 12%
South Cleveland Massillon Road
0.65 mi ยท 1%
East Long Street
0.57 mi
Cleveland Avenue
0.37 mi
South High Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi ยท 01h 48m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
01h 06m from Columbus
Leave By
2:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Clear near Norton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117 miles (188.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Columbus and 58.5 miles from Norton.

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

The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.16 one way or $32.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Clear near Norton.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Norton. Straight-line distance: 102.74 mi (165.35 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 Norton

Situated in Summit County, Ohio, southwest of the city of Akron, this municipality rests at an approximate elevation of 1,066 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.0292200, -81.6381800
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Norton (-81.63818, 41.02922)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.63 L ยท about $16.16
Round trip
$32.32
8.26 gal ยท 31.26 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $16.16 $32.32
Mid-grade $4.50 $18.57 $37.14
Premium $5.04 $20.83 $41.66
Diesel $6.36 $26.25 $52.51

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 ยท Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Norton. The current time is 08:57:34.

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.