How far is Columbus, OH from Tallmadge, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Tallmadge, OH is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
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.
Village in Richland County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Tallmadge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Tallmadge.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East Long Street
3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East
2168 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Brittain Road
1353 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Englewood Avenue
698 ft · 20 sec · Englewood Avenue
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Turn left onto South Seiberling Street
1619 ft · 46 sec · South Seiberling Street
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Continue on Bauer Boulevard
778 ft · 26 sec · Bauer Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Brittain Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Brittain Road
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Turn slight right onto Eastland Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Eastland Avenue
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Continue on Southwest Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Avenue
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Enter the roundabout toward Tallmadge Circle
1336 ft · 45 sec · Tallmadge Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tallmadge Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Tallmadge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
99.5 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Tallmadge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Tallmadge?
The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Lucas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Columbus and 65.4 miles from Tallmadge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.12 one way or $34.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Tallmadge.
Stop Ideas Near Lucas
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 Lucas.
Elyria
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Cleveland Lakefront station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Tallmadge. Straight-line distance: 113.54 mi (182.73 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 Tallmadge
City in Ohio
| Population | 17,259 |
| Coordinates | 41.1014500, -81.4417800 |
| Altitude | 340 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tallmadge (-81.44178, 41.10145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.12 | $34.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.88 | $39.77 |
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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