How far is Columbus, OH from Shreve, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Shreve, OH is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
92.34 mi
01h 58m
Flight
71.59 mi
115.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.59 mi
Kilometers
115.21 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.34 mi
Kilometers
148.6 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreve
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 11:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T07:44
Arrive Shreve
Thu, Apr 23, 9:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Columbus
46.2 mi
00h 59m
To Shreve
46.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Long Street

    3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue

    1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East

    60 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East

    2168 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 97: Lexington, Bellville

    1945 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 97

    2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 97

  12. 12

    Continue on Church Street

    2349 ft · 47 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1068 ft · 16 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    667 ft · 18 sec · Riverside Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Mill Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 97

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 97

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Cleveland Street

    3227 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 97

    9 mi · 12 min · State Route 97

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    902 ft · 18 sec · North Union Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    893 ft · 13 sec · East Washington Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Wooster Road

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Wooster Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 226

    1425 ft · 28 sec · State Route 226

  27. 27

    Continue on Shreve Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Shreve Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Shreve Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Shreve Road

  29. 29

    Continue on West South Street

    1972 ft · 45 sec · West South Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    135 m · 11 sec · South Market Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Mc Conkey Street

    44 m · 6 sec · East Mc Conkey Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mc Conkey Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
56 mi · 61%
State Route 97
15.7 mi · 17%
Wooster Road
4.72 mi · 5%
Shreve Road
3.59 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Mill Road
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

55.3 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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
00h 59m from Columbus
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Shreve.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Columbus and 46.2 miles from Shreve.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Shreve.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Shreve. Straight-line distance: 71.59 mi (115.21 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
Shreve

#2 Shreve

Village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States

Population1,526
Coordinates40.6814500, -82.0218100
Altitude275
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Shreve (-82.02181, 40.68145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.33 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.16
6.52 gal · 24.66 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.08 $24.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.83 $27.66
Premium $4.79 $15.62 $31.23
Diesel $4.30 $14.03 $28.06

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 Shreve. The current time is 07:44:17.

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.