How far is Columbus, OH from Ravenna, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Ravenna, OH is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
143.92 mi
02h 47m
Flight
123.84 mi
199.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.84 mi
Kilometers
199.3 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.92 mi
Kilometers
231.62 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ravenna
Tue, May 12, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Wed, May 13, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-12T19:57
Arrive Ravenna
Tue, May 12, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 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
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Columbus
71.9 mi
01h 23m
To Ravenna
72 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna

    1489 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2375 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on South Prospect Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Prospect Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    45 m · 5 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 70%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 13%
I 76
18.3 mi · 13%
South Prospect Street
2.92 mi · 2%
Kenmore Expressway
1.89 mi · 1%
SR 5 North
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

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
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
123.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 23m from Columbus
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ravenna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.9 miles from Columbus and 72 miles from Ravenna.

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

The direct path is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Ravenna.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Ravenna. Straight-line distance: 123.84 mi (199.3 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
Ravenna

#2 Ravenna

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States

Population9,246
Coordinates41.1575600, -81.2420500
Altitude345
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Ravenna (-81.24205, 41.15756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.08 gal
19.22 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.64
10.16 gal · 38.44 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.3 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.82 $37.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.55 $43.10
Premium $4.79 $24.33 $48.67
Diesel $4.30 $21.86 $43.73

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Ravenna. The current time is 19:57:30.

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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.