How far is Columbus, OH from Rosemount, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Rosemount, OH is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.28 mi
02h 01m
Flight
81.19 mi
130.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.19 mi
Kilometers
130.66 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.28 mi
Kilometers
137.25 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rosemount
Mon, Nov 9, 4:20 PM EST
Return by in Columbus
Mon, Nov 9, 6:22 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-11-09T14:19
Arrive Rosemount
Mon, Nov 9, 4:20 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EST
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
Chillicothe
OH

City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States

From Columbus
42.7 mi
01h 00m
To Rosemount
42.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 11:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Monday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9 mi · 17 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road

    36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    38.9 mi · 54 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Scioto Trail

    2749 ft · 1 min · Scioto Trail

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sunset Street

    738 ft · 37 sec · Sunset Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Westview Avenue

    544 ft · 25 sec · Westview Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Spring Lane

    69 m · 10 sec · Spring Lane

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
75.4 mi · 88%
South High Street
8.96 mi · 11%
Scioto Trail
0.52 mi · 1%
Sunset Street
0.14 mi
East State Street
0.11 mi
Westview Avenue
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Portsmouth - Columbus Road

Keep slight right

38.9 mi · 00h 54m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
01h 00m from Columbus
Leave By
2:28 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Rosemount.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Columbus and 42.6 miles from Rosemount.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.53 one way or $23.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Rosemount.

Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

68 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Columbus, OH

70 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

99 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Maysville

102 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Rosemount. Straight-line distance: 81.19 mi (130.66 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 Rosemount

Rosemount is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7861900, -82.9790600
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Rosemount (-82.97906, 38.78619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.39 L · about $11.53
Round trip
$23.07
6.02 gal · 22.78 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $11.53 $23.07
Mid-grade $4.41 $13.28 $26.57
Premium $4.95 $14.91 $29.82
Diesel $6.31 $19.01 $38.01

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Rosemount. The current time is 14:19:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.