How far is Fort Recovery, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Fort Recovery, OH to Columbus, OH is about 117 miles (188.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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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 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Montgomery, Miami and Greene counties in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Recovery and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Recovery and Columbus.
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Start on East Butler Street
25 m · 7 sec · East Butler Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
1376 ft · 33 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto Greenville Road
22.2 mi · 39 min · Greenville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Street
731 ft · 13 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Wayne Street
630 ft · 16 sec · Wayne Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
677 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway
1515 ft · 26 sec · South Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway
57 m · 4 sec · South Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
1377 ft · 23 sec · South Broadway
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
2105 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Sweitzer Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sweitzer Street
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Continue on Dayton Road
17 mi · 20 min · Dayton Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · North State Street
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Continue on South Dayton Greenville Pike
5.1 mi · 6 min · South Dayton Greenville Pike
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Keep slight left
20.9 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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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 Fort Recovery and Columbus.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Dayton Greenville Pike
Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Recovery 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 Fort Recovery to Columbus?
The road trip is about 117 miles (188.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Huber Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.5 miles from Fort Recovery and 55.5 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Recovery and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Huber Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Riverside Administration Offices
City Hall Gym
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huber Heights.
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Recovery and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 98.88 mi (159.13 km).
#1 Fort Recovery
Village in Ohio, USA
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.4128200, -84.7763500 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 188 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.52 | $35.04 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.78 | $35.55 |
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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