How far is Columbus, OH from Sardinia, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Sardinia, OH is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.38 mi
02h 07m
Flight
78.76 mi
126.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.76 mi
Kilometers
126.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.38 mi
Kilometers
159.94 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sardinia
Sat, May 30, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, May 30, 7:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-30T03:27
Arrive Sardinia
Sat, May 30, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EDT
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
Bowersville
OH

Place in Ohio, USA

From Columbus
49.6 mi
01h 03m
To Sardinia
49.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    151 m · 21 sec · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    580 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Wilmington

    1164 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North South Street

    11.5 mi · 19 min · North South Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway Street South

    19 mi · 28 min · Broadway Street South

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward SR 32 East

    77 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto SR 32 East

    809 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    6.3 mi · 8 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Purdy Road

    1469 ft · 40 sec · Purdy Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1225 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 2nd Street
56.3 mi · 57%
Broadway Street South
19 mi · 19%
North South Street
11.5 mi · 12%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
6.28 mi · 6%
Purdy Road
0.28 mi
Main Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

South 2nd Street

Merge slight left

56 mi · 01h 01m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowersville
01h 03m from Columbus
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Sardinia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Bowersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Columbus and 49.7 miles from Sardinia.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.00 one way or $26.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Sardinia.

Stop Ideas Near Bowersville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

75 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

85 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

88 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

103 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Sardinia. Straight-line distance: 78.76 mi (126.75 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 Sardinia

Human settlement in Brown County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,138
Coordinates39.0078400, -83.8085400
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Sardinia (-83.80854, 39.00784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.28 L · about $13.00
Round trip
$26.01
7.02 gal · 26.56 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.00 $26.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.89 $29.78
Premium $4.79 $16.81 $33.63
Diesel $4.30 $15.11 $30.21

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Sardinia. The current time is 03:27:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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