How far is Columbus, OH from Shadyside, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Shadyside, OH is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
132.2 mi
02h 31m
Flight
119.05 mi
191.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.05 mi
Kilometers
191.59 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.2 mi
Kilometers
212.75 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shadyside
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive Shadyside
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
Norwich
OH

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

From Columbus
66 mi
01h 15m
To Shadyside
66.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Third Street

    1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive

    1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    115.9 mi · 2 hr 6 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Bellaire, Bridgeport

    2309 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto SR 7 South: Bellaire

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Central Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
122 mi · 92%
SR 7 South
4.38 mi · 3%
East Livingston Avenue
2.74 mi · 2%
Central Avenue
1.2 mi · 1%
SR 7
0.44 mi
South High Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

116 mi · 02h 06m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
119.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwich
01h 15m from Columbus
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Shadyside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 132.2 miles (212.8 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Norwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Columbus and 66.2 miles from Shadyside.

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

The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.30 one way or $34.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Shadyside.

Stop Ideas Near Norwich

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Shadyside. Straight-line distance: 119.05 mi (191.59 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
Shadyside

#2 Shadyside

Village in Belmont County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,513
Coordinates39.9709100, -80.7506400
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Shadyside (-80.75064, 39.97091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 213 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.67 gal
17.66 L · about $17.30
Round trip
$34.60
9.34 gal · 35.32 L
Estimated CO2
41.5 kg one way
Round trip: 83 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.30 $34.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.81 $39.62
Premium $4.79 $22.37 $44.74
Diesel $4.30 $20.10 $40.20

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Shadyside. The current time is 22:24:06.

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.