How far is Gambier, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Gambier, OH to Columbus, OH is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
Village in Licking County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gambier and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gambier and Columbus.
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Start on East Wiggin Street
1451 ft · 50 sec · East Wiggin Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Gambier Street
21 m · 1 sec · East Gambier Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Gambier Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · East Gambier Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2157 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Newark Road
119 m · 20 sec · Newark Road
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Granville Road
7.4 mi · 14 min · Granville Road
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Continue on North Street Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · North Street Road
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Turn right onto Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
9.9 mi · 11 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
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Continue on East Coshocton Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · East Coshocton Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
3.2 mi · 4 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
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Continue on Johnstown Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Johnstown Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
31 m · 1 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
35 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnstown Road
41 m · 2 sec · East Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Johnstown Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Johnstown Road
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Continue on Mill Street
2969 ft · 1 min · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Street
7.3 mi · 9 min · Granville Street
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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 Gambier 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.
Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
Turn right onto Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
9.93 mi · 00h 11m
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 Gambier 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 Gambier to Columbus?
The road trip is about 51.4 miles (82.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Johnstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Gambier and 26.4 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Gambier and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Johnstown
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 Johnstown.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gambier and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 42.77 mi (68.83 km).
#1 Gambier
Village in Ohio
| Population | 2,502 |
| Coordinates | 40.3756200, -82.3971000 |
| Altitude | 329 |
| 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: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $6.71 | $13.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.67 | $17.34 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
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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