How far is Columbus, OH from Vernon, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Vernon, OH is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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 02h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 Vernon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Vernon.
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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
9 mi · 17 min · South High Street
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Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
815 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
2252 ft · 32 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Jackson, Oak Hill
1158 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
11 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Front Street
15.4 mi · 25 min · Front Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Vernon.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
36.5 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vernon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Vernon?
The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Londonderry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Columbus and 50.2 miles from Vernon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.15 one way or $26.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vernon.
Stop Ideas Near Londonderry
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 Londonderry.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Columbus, OH
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 88.43 mi (142.32 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 Vernon
Township of Ohio
| Population | 1,460 |
| Coordinates | 38.7117500, -82.6398900 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vernon (-82.63989, 38.71175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.00 | $34.01 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.28 | $30.56 |
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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