How far is Columbus, OH from Venice, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Venice, OH is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
114.41 mi
02h 38m
Flight
103.28 mi
166.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.28 mi
Kilometers
166.21 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.41 mi
Kilometers
184.13 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Venice
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Venice
Thu, Apr 23, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Galion
OH

City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States

From Columbus
57.2 mi
01h 19m
To Venice
57.2 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30.3 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Mount Gilead, Galion

    1605 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 61

    6 mi · 8 min · State Route 61

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunbury State Road

    2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 61

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 61

    7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Crawford Morrow County Line Road

    1982 ft · 1 min · Crawford Morrow County Line Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Biddle Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Biddle Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: Bucyrus

    2262 ft · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 19, SR 100: Sandusky

    1678 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Sandusky Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Sandusky Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 4

    4 mi · 5 min · State Route 4

  27. 27

    Continue on STATE ROUTE 4

    3.5 mi · 5 min · STATE ROUTE 4

  28. 28

    Continue on Sandusky Avenue

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Sandusky Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on South Main Street

    21.4 mi · 30 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Skadden Road

    57 m · 3 sec · Skadden Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Skadden Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Skadden Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Bardshar Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Bardshar Road

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Fremont Avenue

    1061 ft · 30 sec · Fremont Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Venice Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Venice Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Venice Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
31 mi · 27%
South Main Street
22.2 mi · 19%
State Route 61
18.9 mi · 17%
Sandusky Avenue
8.22 mi · 7%
State Route 4
7.55 mi · 7%
US 30 West
7.47 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

30.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
103.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galion
01h 19m from Columbus
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Venice.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Galion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Columbus and 57.2 miles from Venice.

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

The direct path is about 103.3 miles (166.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Venice.

Stop Ideas Near Galion

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

79 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
BUS

Columbus, OH

88 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

92 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

119 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Venice. Straight-line distance: 103.28 mi (166.21 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
Venice

#2 Venice

Township in Seneca County, Ohio

Population1,680
Coordinates41.4458900, -82.7704600
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Venice (-82.77046, 41.44589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.28 L · about $14.97
Round trip
$29.94
8.08 gal · 30.56 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.97 $29.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.14 $34.28
Premium $4.79 $19.35 $38.70
Diesel $4.30 $17.39 $34.78

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 Venice. The current time is 22:43:16.

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.