How far is Columbus, OH from Rittman, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Rittman, OH is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Rittman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Rittman.
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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
99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 57: Rittman, Medina
1355 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Wadsworth Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wadsworth Road
38 m · 2 sec · Wadsworth Road
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Exit the rotary onto Wadsworth Road
1.8 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road
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Take the exit slight right
987 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Rittman Road
1099 ft · 31 sec · Rittman Road
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Turn right onto East Sunset Drive
1 mi · 3 min · East Sunset Drive
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Rittman.
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
99.5 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Rittman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Rittman?
The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Columbus and 57.3 miles from Rittman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Rittman.
Stop Ideas Near Bellville
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 Bellville.
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Rittman. Straight-line distance: 95.01 mi (152.9 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 Rittman
City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,396 |
| Coordinates | 40.9781100, -81.7820800 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rittman (-81.78208, 40.97811)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.14 | $34.28 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.39 | $34.78 |
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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