How far is Columbus, OH from Range, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Range, OH is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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
34.51 mi
00h 46m
Flight
27.59 mi
44.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.59 mi
Kilometers
44.4 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.51 mi
Kilometers
55.54 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Range
Fri, Apr 17, 11:35 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-17T22:48
Arrive Range
Fri, Apr 17, 11:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Harrisburg
OH

City in Ohio, United States of America

From Columbus
17.2 mi
00h 23m
To Range
17.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    151 m · 21 sec · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    580 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    22.5 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56: Mount Sterling, London

    1456 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto London-Circleville Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · London-Circleville Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Federal Street

    8.3 mi · 15 min · Federal Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Federal Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 2nd Street
22.7 mi · 66%
Federal Street
8.26 mi · 24%
London-Circleville Road
2.71 mi · 8%
SR 56
0.28 mi · 1%
West Town Street
0.16 mi
Civic Center Drive
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

South 2nd Street

Merge slight left

22.5 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
27.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisburg
00h 23m from Columbus
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Range.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.2 miles from Columbus and 17.3 miles from Range.

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

The direct path is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Range.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Harrisburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Grove City Administration Office
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Grove City Administration Office

Grove City , OH
4035 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Madison Township Hall

Washington Court House , OH
10192 US-62, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrisburg.

BUS

Columbus, OH

22 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Range. Straight-line distance: 27.59 mi (44.4 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 Range

Unincorporated community in Madison County, Ohio

Population996
Coordinates39.7320000, -83.4246400
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Range (-83.42464, 39.732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.04
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.52 $9.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $4.79 $5.84 $11.69
Diesel $4.30 $5.25 $10.50

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 Range. The current time is 22:48:46.

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.