How far is Covedale, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Covedale, OH to Columbus, OH is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
112.79 mi
01h 52m
Flight
103.46 mi
166.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.46 mi
Kilometers
166.51 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.79 mi
Kilometers
181.52 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 12:02 AM EDT
Return by in Covedale
Sun, Apr 19, 1:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covedale
2026-04-18T22:09
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 12:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Covedale
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
Mount Pleasant
OH

Village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States

From Covedale
57 mi
00h 56m
To Columbus
55.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Western Hills Avenue

    40 m · 8 sec · Western Hills Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Covedale Avenue

    729 ft · 25 sec · Covedale Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sidney Road

    1082 ft · 40 sec · Sidney Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenway Avenue

    1595 ft · 55 sec · Glenway Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    62 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Boudinot Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Boudinot Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Montana Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, US 52 East

    1874 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Dayton

    1985 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

    534 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway

    1868 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1136 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    2386 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Northeast Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1772 ft · 28 sec · South Innerbelt

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    2027 ft · 55 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    2454 ft · 2 min · South Front Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1259 ft · 54 sec · West State Street

  30. 30

    Continue on East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
70 mi · 62%
Northeast Expressway
18.2 mi · 16%
Mill Creek Expressway
5.33 mi · 5%
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
5.3 mi · 5%
Montana Avenue
2.19 mi · 2%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

68.9 mi · 01h 15m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
00h 56m from Covedale
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Covedale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Covedale and 55.8 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Covedale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

74 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

76 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Maysville

98 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covedale and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 103.46 mi (166.51 km).

Covedale

#1 Covedale

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population6,447
Coordinates39.1211700, -84.6063300
Altitude270
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: Western Hills Avenue (-84.606316, 39.121499)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.07 L · about $14.75
Round trip
$29.49
7.96 gal · 30.14 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.75 $29.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.88 $33.77
Premium $4.79 $19.06 $38.13
Diesel $4.30 $17.13 $34.26

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Covedale and Columbus. The current time is 22:09:21.

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.