How far is Fostoria, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Fostoria, OH to Columbus, OH is about 93 miles (149.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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 45m.
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.
County seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fostoria and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fostoria and Columbus.
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Start on West Tiffin Street
49 m · 9 sec · West Tiffin Street
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Turn right onto South Wood Street
104 m · 16 sec · South Wood Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
24 m · 9 sec · West South Street
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Turn sharp left onto Midblock Underpass
1979 ft · 41 sec · Midblock Underpass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lytle Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Lytle Street
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Turn slight right onto Columbus Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto New Riegel Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · New Riegel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Clay Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · Clay Street
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Take the ramp left
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37
1170 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1766 ft · 26 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Street
968 ft · 18 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East William Street
3276 ft · 44 sec · East William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Take the exit right
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 23 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 Fostoria 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.
Clay Street
Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 00h 51m
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 Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Fostoria 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 Fostoria to Columbus?
The road trip is about 93 miles (149.7 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Fostoria and 44.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 2:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Fostoria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
Columbus, OH
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fostoria and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 85.49 mi (137.58 km).
#1 Fostoria
City in Ohio
| Population | 1,099 |
| Coordinates | 41.1570000, -83.4168700 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 150 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.15 | $24.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.91 | $27.83 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $15.71 | $31.42 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.12 | $28.23 |
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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