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 EST.
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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 38m.
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.
City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
30.3 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Mount Gilead, Galion
1605 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 61
6 mi · 8 min · State Route 61
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Continue on Sunbury State Road
2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road
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Continue on State Route 61
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Route 61
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Crawford Morrow County Line Road
1982 ft · 1 min · Crawford Morrow County Line Road
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Turn right onto Biddle Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Biddle Road
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 30 West: Bucyrus
2262 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
7 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 19, SR 100: Sandusky
1678 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto North Sandusky Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · North Sandusky Avenue
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Continue on State Route 4
4 mi · 5 min · State Route 4
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Continue on STATE ROUTE 4
3.5 mi · 5 min · STATE ROUTE 4
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Continue on Sandusky Avenue
8.2 mi · 12 min · Sandusky Avenue
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Continue on South Main Street
21.4 mi · 30 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Skadden Road
57 m · 3 sec · Skadden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Skadden Road
2 mi · 3 min · Skadden Road
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Continue on Bardshar Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Bardshar Road
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Turn right onto Fremont Avenue
1061 ft · 30 sec · Fremont Avenue
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Turn right onto Venice Road
2 m · 1 sec · Venice Road
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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.
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
30.3 mi · 00h 34m
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 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.48 one way or $30.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Venice.
Stop Ideas Near Galion
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 Galion.
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Venice. Straight-line distance: 103.28 mi (166.21 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 Venice
Township in Seneca County, Ohio
| Population | 1,680 |
| Coordinates | 41.4458900, -82.7704600 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Venice (-82.77046, 41.44589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.83 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.01 | $40.02 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
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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