How far is Columbus, OH from Rome, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Rome, OH is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Rome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Rome.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
151 m · 21 sec · South High Street
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Turn right onto West Town Street
861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on South 2nd Street
736 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-70 West
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
3202 ft · 50 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South: Cincinnati
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.2 km · 52 sec · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West: Broad Street
2237 ft · 55 sec
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Turn straight onto West Broad Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue
1805 ft · 1 min · Pasadena Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pasadena Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Rome.
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.
West Freeway
Continue on West Freeway
5.56 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Rome?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Valley View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Columbus and 5.6 miles from Rome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rome.
Stop Ideas Near Valley View
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Rome. Straight-line distance: 7.6 mi (12.23 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 Rome
Village in Ohio, USA
| Population | 95 |
| Coordinates | 39.9564500, -83.1421300 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rome (-83.14213, 39.95645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
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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