How far is Elida, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Elida, OH to Columbus, OH is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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 01h 50m.
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.
Town in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elida and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elida and Columbus.
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Start on West Main Street
9 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Greenlawn Avenue
554 ft · 17 sec · South Greenlawn Avenue
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Turn left onto SR 309
3279 ft · 1 min · SR 309
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Continue on East Main Street
1150 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Elida Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Elida Road
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Continue on North Jameson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Jameson Avenue
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Turn left onto West Elm Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Elm Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bellefontaine Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · Bellefontaine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Bellefontaine Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Bellefontaine Avenue
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Turn straight onto Harding Highway
2200 ft · 55 sec · Harding Highway
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Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road
9.9 mi · 14 min · Bellefontaine Road
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 24 min
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Continue on County Road 130
1189 ft · 38 sec · County Road 130
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Turn left onto County Road 37
659 ft · 19 sec · County Road 37
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Turn right
45.6 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South
1524 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
747 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street
686 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.5 km · 3 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 Elida and Columbus.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
45.6 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elida and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elida to Columbus?
The road trip is about 98.7 miles (158.9 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 49.2 miles from Elida and 49.5 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.89 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elida and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Zanesfield
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 Zanesfield.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elida and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 85.4 mi (137.43 km).
#1 Elida
Town in New Mexico, United States
| Population | 1,810 |
| Coordinates | 40.7886600, -84.2038400 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.76 | $29.52 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.98 | $29.96 |
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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