How far is Columbus, OH from South Point, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to South Point, OH is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and South Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and South Point.
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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
9 mi · 17 min · South High Street
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Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Keep slight right
31.5 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
955 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
41 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solida Road
52 m · 8 sec · Solida Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solida Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Solida Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street East
732 ft · 18 sec · 4th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and South Point.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
36.5 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near South Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to South Point?
The road trip is about 125.1 miles (201.3 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Waverly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.6 miles from Columbus and 62.5 miles from South Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.9 miles (175.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.34 one way or $32.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near South Point.
Stop Ideas Near Waverly
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waverly.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Maysville
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and South Point. Straight-line distance: 108.9 mi (175.25 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 South Point
Town in Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.4178600, -82.5862700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Point (-82.58627, 38.41786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 201 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.71 | $37.41 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.12 | $42.25 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.98 | $37.96 |
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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