How far is Columbus, OH from Orange, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Orange, OH is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
86.88 mi
01h 47m
Flight
73.1 mi
117.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.1 mi
Kilometers
117.64 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.88 mi
Kilometers
139.82 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orange
Thu, Oct 15, 10:23 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Fri, Oct 16, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-10-15T20:36
Arrive Orange
Thu, Oct 15, 10:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 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
Newark
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Columbus
43.4 mi
00h 53m
To Orange
43.5 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74ยฐF
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
71ยฐF
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2751 ft ยท 2 min ยท South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Chestnut Street

    1246 ft ยท 52 sec ยท East Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North 4th Street

    987 ft ยท 32 sec ยท North 4th Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Northeast Freeway

    6.4 mi ยท 8 min ยท Northeast Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way

    108 m ยท 9 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    2707 ft ยท 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    2.2 mi ยท 3 min ยท Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road

    1350 ft ยท 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Morse Road

    3.2 mi ยท 5 min ยท Morse Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road

    75 m ยท 4 sec ยท Johnstown Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi ยท 1 min ยท Johnstown Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    34 m ยท 2 sec ยท Johnstown Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi ยท 1 min ยท Johnstown Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m ยท 1 sec ยท West Main Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.1 km ยท 51 sec ยท West Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Johnstown Road

    1434 ft ยท 26 sec ยท Johnstown Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit right

    1654 ft ยท 41 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass

    10.5 mi ยท 12 min ยท New Albany Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi ยท 43 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi ยท 12 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi ยท 14 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    145 m ยท 12 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Township Road 1248

    98 m ยท 14 sec ยท Township Road 1248

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Township Road 1248

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Albany Bypass
69.3 mi ยท 80%
Northeast Freeway
6.44 mi ยท 7%
Morse Road
3.41 mi ยท 4%
Johnstown Road
2.95 mi ยท 3%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
2.24 mi ยท 3%
West Main Street
0.7 mi ยท 1%
Longest Stretch

New Albany Bypass

Continue straight

38.8 mi ยท 00h 43m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
73.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 53m from Columbus
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Partly Sunny near Orange.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Columbus and 43.5 miles from Orange.

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

The direct path is about 73.1 miles (117.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.76 one way or $23.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Partly Sunny near Orange.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Orange. Straight-line distance: 73.1 mi (117.64 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 Orange

Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population1,225
Coordinates40.2881300, -81.6829000
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Orange (-81.6829, 40.28813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.61 L ยท about $11.76
Round trip
$23.52
6.14 gal ยท 23.22 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $11.76 $23.52
Mid-grade $4.38 $13.46 $26.91
Premium $4.93 $15.13 $30.25
Diesel $6.07 $18.63 $37.26

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 Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Orange. The current time is 20:36:21.

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.