How far is Columbus, OH from Royalton, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Royalton, OH is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Royalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Royalton.
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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
1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Third Street
1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street
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Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive
1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on College Avenue
1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 674: Canal Winchester
1368 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Gender Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · Gender Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lithopolis Road
66 m · 9 sec · Lithopolis Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lithopolis Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lithopolis Road
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Continue on West Columbus Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Columbus Street
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Continue on Lithopolis Road Northwest
3.1 mi · 5 min · Lithopolis Road Northwest
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Turn right onto Amanda Northern Road Northwest
2.9 mi · 7 min · Amanda Northern Road Northwest
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Continue on Amanda Northern Road Southwest
1956 ft · 1 min · Amanda Northern Road Southwest
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Turn left onto Royalton Road Southwest
50 m · 5 sec · Royalton Road Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Royalton Road Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Royalton.
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.
Southeast Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
7.01 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Royalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Royalton?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Groveport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Columbus and 11.9 miles from Royalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Royalton.
Stop Ideas Near Groveport
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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 Royalton. Straight-line distance: 20.31 mi (32.68 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 Royalton
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,454 |
| Coordinates | 39.7275600, -82.7665600 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royalton (-82.76656, 39.72756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
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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