How far is Columbus, OH from Washington Court House, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Washington Court House, OH is about 39.8 miles (64 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
39.77 mi
00h 56m
Flight
37.52 mi
60.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.52 mi
Kilometers
60.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.77 mi
Kilometers
64 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Court House
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 5:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Washington Court House
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
Antioch
OH

Village in United States of America

From Columbus
19.9 mi
00h 28m
To Washington Court House
19.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Washington Court House.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Washington Court House.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South High Street

    151 m · 21 sec · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    580 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Harrisburg

    2515 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    10 mi · 14 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Columbus-Washington C H Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 3

    12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3

  14. 14

    Continue on Columbus Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Avenue

    2479 ft · 42 sec · Columbus Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East Court Street

    1298 ft · 24 sec · East Court Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Washington Court House.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 2nd Street
12.6 mi · 32%
State Route 3
12.2 mi · 31%
Harrisburg Pike
9.99 mi · 25%
Columbus Avenue
1.37 mi · 3%
Columbus-Washington C H Road
1.26 mi · 3%
East Main Street
1.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South 2nd Street

Merge slight left

12.3 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antioch
00h 28m from Columbus
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Washington Court House.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Washington Court House?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Antioch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Columbus and 19.9 miles from Washington Court House.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Washington Court House.

Stop Ideas Near Antioch

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Antioch and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Grove City Administration Office
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Grove City Administration Office

Grove City , OH
4035 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Madison Township Hall

Washington Court House , OH
10192 US-62, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Antioch.

BUS

Columbus, OH

32 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

119 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Washington Court House. Straight-line distance: 37.52 mi (60.39 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
Washington Court House

#2 Washington Court House

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Ohio, United States

Population14,193
Coordinates39.5364500, -83.4390800
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Washington Court House (-83.43908, 39.53645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.31 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.37
2.8 gal · 10.62 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.19 $10.37
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.94 $11.88
Premium $4.79 $6.71 $13.41
Diesel $4.30 $6.03 $12.05

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 Washington Court House. The current time is 03:40:42.

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.