How far is Columbus, OH from Norwalk, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Norwalk, OH is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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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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 14m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Norwalk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Norwalk.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East Long Street
3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East
2168 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Mount Gilead, Galion
1605 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 61
6 mi · 8 min · State Route 61
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Continue on Sunbury State Road
2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road
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Continue on State Route 61
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Route 61
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61
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At the end of the road, turn right
5.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue on State Route 598
20.1 mi · 28 min · State Route 598
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North St
2074 ft · 43 sec · North St
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Turn right
14.2 mi · 20 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Whittlesey Avenue
24 m · 3 sec · Whittlesey Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Whittlesey Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Norwalk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
30.3 mi · 00h 34m
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 Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Norwalk?
The road trip is about 96.4 miles (155.1 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Mount Gilead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.2 miles from Columbus and 48.2 miles from Norwalk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Norwalk.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Gilead
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 Mount Gilead.
Columbus, OH
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Norwalk. Straight-line distance: 90.79 mi (146.11 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 Norwalk
City in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,782 |
| Coordinates | 41.2425500, -82.6157300 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwalk (-82.61573, 41.24255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $3.71 | $12.60 | $25.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.42 | $28.85 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.29 | $32.57 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.63 | $29.27 |
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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