How far is Damascus, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Damascus, OH to Columbus, OH is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Damascus and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus and Columbus.
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Start on South Pricetown Road
68 m · 12 sec · South Pricetown Road
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Turn right onto Salem-Alliance Road
104 m · 8 sec · Salem-Alliance Road
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Continue on Alliance-Salem Road
954 ft · 23 sec · Alliance-Salem Road
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Continue on Alliance-Damascus Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Alliance-Damascus Road
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Continue on Alliance-Salem Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Alliance-Salem Road
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Continue on Mahoning Columbiana County Line Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mahoning Columbiana County Line Road
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Continue on Harrisburg Westville Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Westville Road
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Continue on East State Street
4.4 mi · 10 min · East State Street
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Take the exit left toward US 62 West
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
9.9 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
748 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Market Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North
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Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast
531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
3100 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Damascus and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Damascus 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 Damascus to Columbus?
The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.3 miles from Damascus and 82.6 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.79 one way or $41.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Damascus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mifflin.
Elyria
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 125.6 mi (202.14 km).
#1 Damascus
Census-designated place in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,733 |
| Coordinates | 40.9020000, -80.9550900 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $20.79 | $41.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.80 | $47.60 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.87 | $53.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.15 | $48.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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