How far is Columbus, OH from Palmyra, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Palmyra, OH is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47 miles (75.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
57.71 mi
01h 14m
Flight
46.99 mi
75.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.99 mi
Kilometers
75.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.71 mi
Kilometers
92.87 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palmyra
Sat, Apr 18, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-18T01:51
Arrive Palmyra
Sat, Apr 18, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Columbus
28.8 mi
00h 37m
To Palmyra
28.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    41.3 mi · 46 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 95: Mount Gilead, Fredericktown

    1659 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 95

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 95

  12. 12

    Continue on West Sandusky Street

    7.4 mi · 13 min · West Sandusky Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1335 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Gregg Road

    95 m · 14 sec · Gregg Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gregg Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
42 mi · 73%
West Sandusky Street
12.1 mi · 21%
State Route 95
1.83 mi · 3%
East Long Street
0.57 mi · 1%
Cleveland Avenue
0.37 mi · 1%
South High Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

41.3 mi · 00h 46m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
47 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
00h 37m from Columbus
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmyra.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Columbus and 28.8 miles from Palmyra.

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

The direct path is about 47 miles (75.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Palmyra.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Palmyra. Straight-line distance: 46.99 mi (75.63 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
Palmyra

#2 Palmyra

Township in Portage County, Ohio

Population2,908
Coordinates40.5445000, -82.5404400
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Palmyra (-82.54044, 40.5445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.65 $17.31
Premium $4.79 $9.77 $19.54
Diesel $4.30 $8.78 $17.56

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Palmyra. The current time is 01:51:20.

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.