How far is Columbus, OH from Summerside, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Summerside, OH is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.55 mi
02h 00m
Flight
90.68 mi
145.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.68 mi
Kilometers
145.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.55 mi
Kilometers
169.87 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Summerside
Wed, Nov 11, 6:11 AM EST
Return by in Columbus
Wed, Nov 11, 8:11 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-11-11T04:11
Arrive Summerside
Wed, Nov 11, 6:11 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

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

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

Village in Ohio

From Columbus
52.8 mi
01h 00m
To Summerside
52.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Veterans Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 3 mph S
Destination
63°F
Veterans Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East

    2144 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

    961 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

    1056 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    1856 ft · 34 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old State Route 74

    982 ft · 25 sec · Old State Route 74

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Summerside Road

    22 m · 9 sec · Summerside Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    49 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 2nd Street
89.8 mi · 85%
Circle Freeway
13.9 mi · 13%
I 275 East
0.41 mi
SR 32 West
0.38 mi
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
0.35 mi
Old State Route 74
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

South 2nd Street

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 38m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port William
01h 00m from Columbus
Leave By
2:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Columbus and Partly Sunny near Summerside.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Port William is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Columbus and 52.8 miles from Summerside.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.15 one way or $28.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Columbus and Partly Sunny near Summerside.

Stop Ideas Near Port William

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

79 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

81 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

82 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

100 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Summerside. Straight-line distance: 90.68 mi (145.93 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 Summerside

Summerside is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1047800, -84.2882700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Summerside (-84.28827, 39.10478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.1 L · about $14.15
Round trip
$28.31
7.44 gal · 28.2 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.81 $14.15 $28.31
Mid-grade $4.37 $16.25 $32.51
Premium $4.91 $18.25 $36.50
Diesel $6.29 $23.41 $46.81

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Summerside. The current time is 04:11:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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