How far is Cridersville, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Cridersville, OH to Columbus, OH is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
92.9 mi
01h 36m
Flight
77.31 mi
124.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.31 mi
Kilometers
124.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.9 mi
Kilometers
149.51 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 3:39 AM EDT
Return by in Cridersville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cridersville
2026-04-16T02:02
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 3:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cridersville
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
Zanesfield
OH

Town in Ohio, United States

From Cridersville
47.6 mi
00h 48m
To Columbus
45.4 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shawnee Road

    14 m · 7 sec · Shawnee Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on National Road

    127 m · 14 sec · National Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    857 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Bellefontaine, Saint Marys

    784 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 33 East: Bellefontaine

    85 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    11.6 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    58.4 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

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

    1524 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    747 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

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

    686 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Third Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cridersville 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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 33 East
11.6 mi · 12%
National Road
7.29 mi · 8%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.14 mi · 8%
I 670 East
3.65 mi · 4%
West Freeway
2.28 mi · 2%
I 70 East
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

58.4 mi · 01h 08m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
77.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesfield
00h 48m from Cridersville
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cridersville 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 Cridersville to Columbus?

The road trip is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Zanesfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.6 miles from Cridersville and 45.4 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Zanesfield

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

72 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cridersville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 77.31 mi (124.42 km).

Cridersville

#1 Cridersville

City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,780
Coordinates40.6542200, -84.1507800
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: Shawnee Road (-84.150871, 40.654215)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.28 gal
12.41 L · about $12.15
Round trip
$24.30
6.56 gal · 24.82 L
Estimated CO2
29.1 kg one way
Round trip: 58.3 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.15 $24.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.91 $27.83
Premium $4.79 $15.71 $31.42
Diesel $4.30 $14.12 $28.23

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cridersville and Columbus. The current time is 02:02:46.

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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.