How far is Columbus, OH from Staunton, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Staunton, OH is about 45 miles (72.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 01h 04m.
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.
Human settlement in Madison County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Staunton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Staunton.
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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 · 29 sec · South 2nd Street
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Take the ramp straight
580 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg
2515 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike
10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto Columbus-Washington C H Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road
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Continue on State Route 3
12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Avenue
2479 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on East Court Street
1 km · 1 min · East Court Street
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Turn slight left onto Leesburg Avenue
4.9 mi · 7 min · Leesburg Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Leesburg Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Staunton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South 2nd Street
Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 00h 14m
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 Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Staunton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Staunton?
The road trip is about 45 miles (72.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Mount Sterling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Columbus and 22.6 miles from Staunton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Staunton.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Sterling
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 Mount Sterling.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Staunton. Straight-line distance: 42.3 mi (68.08 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 Staunton
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,003 |
| Coordinates | 39.4753400, -83.4832500 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: Staunton (-83.48325, 39.47534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.74 | $13.49 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
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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