How far is Etna, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Etna, OH to Columbus, OH is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Etna and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etna and Columbus.
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Start on Pike Street Southwest
78 m · 18 sec · Pike Street Southwest
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Turn left onto Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
2176 ft · 39 sec · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1595 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · 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 Etna 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.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
16.8 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Etna and Partly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Etna to Columbus?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Brice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Etna and 9.5 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Etna and Partly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Brice
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 Brice.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Etna and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 16.79 mi (27.02 km).
#1 Etna
Etna is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9572900, -82.6818300 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.91 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $3.38 | $6.76 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
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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