How far is Columbus, OH from Rumley, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Rumley, OH is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 49m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Rumley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Rumley.
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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 right to continue on I 270 North: Cleveland
3140 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto State Route 274
11.1 mi · 15 min · State Route 274
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Continue on Pike Street
11 mi · 18 min · Pike Street
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Turn left onto Hardin-Wapakoneta Road
1.8 mi · 7 min · Hardin-Wapakoneta Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hardin-Wapakoneta Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Rumley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 33 West
Merge slight left
47.6 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rumley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Rumley?
The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
North Lewisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Columbus and 44 miles from Rumley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.49 one way or $22.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near North Lewisburg
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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 Rumley. Straight-line distance: 72.75 mi (117.08 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 Rumley
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,391 |
| Coordinates | 40.4136600, -84.2432800 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rumley (-84.24328, 40.41366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.49 | $22.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.15 | $26.30 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.34 | $26.68 |
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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