How far is Galion, OH from Chillicothe, OH?
The driving distance from Galion, OH to Chillicothe, OH is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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.
City 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 Galion and Chillicothe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galion and Chillicothe.
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Start on the route
17 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Harding Way West
1.1 km · 1 min · Harding Way West
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Turn left onto Portland Way South
3.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Way South
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Turn left onto State Route 61
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto State Route 61
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61
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Continue on Sunbury State Road
2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road
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Continue on State Route 61
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 61
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Take the ramp right
1895 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East: Stringtown Road, Grove City
1011 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 East
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23 North, US 23 South: High Street, Circleville
1639 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 South: Circleville
1087 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right
901 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto South High Street
2.8 mi · 4 min · South High Street
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Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
35.2 mi · 46 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Chillicothe
1162 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Galion and Chillicothe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
35.2 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Galion and Sunny near Chillicothe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Galion to Chillicothe?
The road trip is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Grandview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Galion and 53.6 miles from Chillicothe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.00 one way or $28.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Galion and Sunny near Chillicothe.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview Heights
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galion and Chillicothe. Straight-line distance: 97.3 mi (156.59 km).
#1 Galion
City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 9,929 |
| Coordinates | 40.7336700, -82.7899000 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chillicothe
City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 21,647 |
| Coordinates | 39.3331200, -82.9824000 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chillicothe (-82.9824, 39.33312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.00 | $28.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.03 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.11 | $36.21 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.27 | $32.54 |
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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