How far is Elizabeth, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, OH to Columbus, OH is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50 miles (80.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
60.76 mi
01h 08m
Flight
50.01 mi
80.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.01 mi
Kilometers
80.48 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.76 mi
Kilometers
97.79 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sun, Apr 19, 3:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-19T01:32
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
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
Harbor Hills
OH

Census-designated place in Licking County, Ohio

From Elizabeth
30.5 mi
00h 34m
To Columbus
30.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 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 Elizabeth and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Powell Drive

    541 ft · 28 sec · Powell Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Roseville Road

    2828 ft · 55 sec · Roseville Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on South Maysville Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Maysville Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Pine Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    536 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Linden Avenue

    1035 ft · 31 sec · Linden Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    2154 ft · 57 sec · Lee Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Street

    1046 ft · 33 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward State Street

    882 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    52.6 mi · 58 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on East Mound Street

    1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
53 mi · 87%
Maysville Pike
2.56 mi · 4%
Pine Street
1.94 mi · 3%
South Maysville Avenue
0.88 mi · 1%
Roseville Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Lee Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Street

Merge slight left

52.6 mi · 00h 58m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
50 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harbor Hills
00h 34m from Elizabeth
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth to Columbus?

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Harbor Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Elizabeth and 30.3 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 50 miles (80.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Elizabeth and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Harbor Hills

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

48 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 50.01 mi (80.48 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

Township in Miami County, Ohio

Population1,725
Coordinates39.8753500, -82.0618100
Altitude219
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: Powell Drive (-82.061548, 39.87527)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $7.97
Round trip
$15.93
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.97 $15.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.12 $18.24
Premium $4.79 $10.30 $20.60
Diesel $4.30 $9.25 $18.51

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 Elizabeth and Columbus. The current time is 01:32:17.

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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.