How far is Columbus, OH from Wakeman, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Wakeman, OH is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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 16m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Wakeman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Wakeman.
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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
76.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Ashland, Wooster
2136 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
1931 ft · 35 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cottage Street
21 m · 1 sec · North Cottage Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Cottage Street
2689 ft · 35 sec · North Cottage Street
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Continue on United States Highway 250
3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250
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Continue on Main Street
9.8 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · South Main Street
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Continue straight
2723 ft · 51 sec
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Turn slight right
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Wakeman.
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
76.8 mi · 01h 24m
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 Mostly Sunny near Wakeman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Wakeman?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Columbus and 55.4 miles from Wakeman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.49 one way or $28.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Wakeman.
Stop Ideas Near Bellville
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 Bellville.
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Wakeman. Straight-line distance: 94.73 mi (152.45 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 Wakeman
Township in Huron County, Ohio
| Population | 1,030 |
| Coordinates | 41.2545000, -82.3996100 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wakeman (-82.39961, 41.2545)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.49 | $28.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.59 | $33.17 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.73 | $37.46 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.83 | $33.66 |
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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