How far is Continental, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Continental, OH to Columbus, OH is about 124 miles (199.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.94 mi
02h 15m
Flight
103.08 mi
165.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.08 mi
Kilometers
165.89 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.94 mi
Kilometers
199.46 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Continental
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Continental
2026-04-22T22:47
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Continental
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
Russells Point
OH

City in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America

From Continental
63 mi
01h 07m
To Columbus
61 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Rice Street

    25 m · 6 sec · West Rice Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2650 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Benton Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Benton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Elm Street

    13.5 mi · 18 min · North Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Perrysburg Road

    816 ft · 14 sec · North Perrysburg Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North West Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North West Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    145 m · 10 sec · West Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street

    2531 ft · 47 sec · North Elizabeth Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Wayne Street

    84 m · 10 sec · West Wayne Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North West Street

    2451 ft · 53 sec · North West Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Elm Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bellefontaine Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · Bellefontaine Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Bellefontaine Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Bellefontaine Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Harding Highway

    2200 ft · 55 sec · Harding Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Bellefontaine Road

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    16.9 mi · 24 min

  19. 19

    Continue on County Road 130

    1189 ft · 38 sec · County Road 130

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road 37

    659 ft · 19 sec · County Road 37

  21. 21

    Turn right

    45.6 mi · 50 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South

    1524 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street

    747 ft · 18 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street

    686 ft · 17 sec

  31. 31

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Third Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bellefontaine Road
26.8 mi · 22%
North Elm Street
13.5 mi · 11%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.14 mi · 6%
North West Street
3.68 mi · 3%
I 670 East
3.65 mi · 3%
Benton Street
3.29 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

45.6 mi · 00h 50m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.9 mi
103.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russells Point
01h 07m from Continental
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124 miles (199.5 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Russells Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63 miles from Continental and 61 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 103.1 miles (165.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.9 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.19 one way or $32.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Russells Point

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

95 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Continental and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 103.08 mi (165.89 km).

Continental

#1 Continental

Airline in the United States

Population1,085
Coordinates41.1003300, -84.2663400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 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
Start: West Rice Street (-84.26634, 41.100199)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.56 L · about $16.19
Round trip
$32.38
8.74 gal · 33.12 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.19 $32.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.54 $37.08
Premium $4.79 $20.93 $41.86
Diesel $4.30 $18.81 $37.62

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 Continental and Columbus. The current time is 22:47:51.

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.