How far is Columbus, OH from Piketon, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Piketon, OH is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
65.01 mi
01h 33m
Flight
61.71 mi
99.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.71 mi
Kilometers
99.31 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.01 mi
Kilometers
104.63 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piketon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T08:09
Arrive Piketon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 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

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
Hayesville
OH

City in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Columbus
32.6 mi
00h 46m
To Piketon
32.5 mi
00h 46m

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
83°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South High Street

    9 mi · 17 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    19.1 mi · 27 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Zebulon Street

    115 m · 22 sec · Zebulon Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    974 ft · 43 sec · East 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
55.7 mi · 86%
South High Street
8.96 mi · 14%
East 2nd Street
0.18 mi
East State Street
0.11 mi
Zebulon Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth - Columbus Road

Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

36.5 mi · 00h 47m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hayesville
00h 46m from Columbus
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Piketon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Hayesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Columbus and 32.5 miles from Piketon.

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

The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Piketon.

Stop Ideas Near Hayesville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

47 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

91 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Piketon. Straight-line distance: 61.71 mi (99.31 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
Piketon

#2 Piketon

Piketon, Ohio

Population2,161
Coordinates39.0681300, -83.0143400
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Piketon (-83.01434, 39.06813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.68 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.58 gal · 17.36 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.71 $19.43
Premium $4.79 $10.97 $21.94
Diesel $4.30 $9.86 $19.71

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 Piketon. The current time is 08:09:39.

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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.