How far is Crawford, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Crawford, OH to Columbus, OH is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
123.31 mi
02h 12m
Flight
108.81 mi
175.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.81 mi
Kilometers
175.12 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.31 mi
Kilometers
198.45 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Crawford
Sun, Apr 19, 11:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crawford
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crawford
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
North Zanesville
OH

Census-designated place in Muskingum County, Ohio

From Crawford
60.5 mi
01h 06m
To Columbus
62.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Toot Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Toot Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Cadiz-Jewett Road

    2297 ft · 46 sec · Cadiz-Jewett Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1503 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Steubenville Road

    2701 ft · 42 sec · Cadiz-Steubenville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    16.8 mi · 23 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1527 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East Mound Street

    1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crawford 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Glenn Highway
76.9 mi · 62%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 18%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi · 14%
Highland Avenue
1.18 mi · 1%
Toot Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Cadiz-Jewett Road
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John Glenn Highway

Merge slight left

74.7 mi · 01h 22m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
108.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Zanesville
01h 06m from Crawford
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Crawford and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.3 miles (198.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

North Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.5 miles from Crawford and 62.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.12 one way or $32.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Crawford and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near North Zanesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Zanesville, 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 North Zanesville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

85 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crawford and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 108.81 mi (175.12 km).

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#1 Crawford

City in United States of America

Population4,595
Coordinates40.3014600, -80.9876000
Altitude385
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: Toot Road (-80.986834, 40.30139)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.47 L · about $16.12
Round trip
$32.23
8.7 gal · 32.94 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.12 $32.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.45 $36.91
Premium $4.79 $20.84 $41.67
Diesel $4.30 $18.72 $37.44

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 Crawford and Columbus. The current time is 06:59:06.

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.