How far is Crestline, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Crestline, OH to Columbus, OH is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
64.29 mi
01h 13m
Flight
58.74 mi
94.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.74 mi
Kilometers
94.54 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.29 mi
Kilometers
103.46 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Tue, May 19, 4:28 PM EDT
Return by in Crestline
Tue, May 19, 5:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestline
2026-05-19T15:14
Arrive Columbus
Tue, May 19, 4:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crestline
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Crestline
32.1 mi
00h 36m
To Columbus
32.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Seltzer Street

    1296 ft · 36 sec · North Seltzer Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Bucyrus Street

    75 m · 12 sec · West Bucyrus Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Thoman Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Thoman Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 61

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 61

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 West: Bucyrus

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 598: Galion, Shelby

    1822 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Route 598

    1463 ft · 25 sec · State Route 598

  9. 9

    Continue on Portland Way North

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Way North

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 61

    7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto State Route 61

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunbury State Road

    2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 61

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 61

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right

    1895 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    29.7 mi · 33 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crestline 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 61
49.6 mi · 77%
Portland Way North
5.5 mi · 9%
US 30 West
2.2 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.68 mi · 3%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 1%
South Thoman Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 61

Merge slight left

29.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
00h 36m from Crestline
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crestline and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Crestline to Columbus?

The road trip is about 64.3 miles (103.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Crestline and 32.2 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestline and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 58.74 mi (94.54 km).

Crestline

#1 Crestline

Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.

Population4,388
Coordinates40.7875600, -82.7365700
Altitude348
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: North Seltzer Street (-82.736631, 40.787561)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.27 gal
8.59 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.82
4.54 gal · 17.18 L
Estimated CO2
20.2 kg one way
Round trip: 40.3 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.41 $16.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.63 $19.26
Premium $4.79 $10.87 $21.75
Diesel $4.30 $9.77 $19.54

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Crestline and Columbus. The current time is 15:14:32.

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.