How far is Columbus, OH from Richmond Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Richmond Heights, OH is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Richmond Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Richmond Heights.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East Long Street
3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East
2168 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
5 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Brainard Road, Cedar Road
159 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Brainard Road North
145 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Brainard Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Brainard Road
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Continue on Bishop Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bishop Road
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Turn left onto Highland Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Highland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Richmond Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Richmond Heights?
The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Columbus and 75.6 miles from Richmond Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.8 miles (216.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 12:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.75 one way or $39.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Richmond Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Ashland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ashland.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Richmond Heights. Straight-line distance: 134.77 mi (216.89 km).
#1 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond Heights
City in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 10,292 |
| Coordinates | 41.5528300, -81.5101200 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond Heights (-81.51012, 41.55283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $19.75 | $39.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.61 | $45.22 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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