How far is Glouster, OH from Columbus, Ohio State University Airport, OH?
The driving distance from Glouster, OH to Columbus, Ohio State University Airport, OH is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 52m.
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.
The county seat of Fairfield County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glouster and Columbus, Ohio State University Airport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glouster and Columbus, Ohio State University Airport.
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Start on West Main Street
89 m · 20 sec · West Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on Lake Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Drive
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Continue on South Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Burr Oak Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · Burr Oak Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1262 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nelsonville Bypass
20.5 mi · 22 min · Nelsonville Bypass
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Logan-Lancaster Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Bypass
13.3 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway
2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on College Avenue
740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.6 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.1 km · 54 sec · South Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 315, US 62, SR 3: SR 315 North, Rich Street, Town Street
1621 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Innerbelt
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Innerbelt
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Continue on Olentangy Freeway
6.6 mi · 8 min · Olentangy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Bethel Road
1640 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Bethel Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Bethel Road
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Turn right onto Godown Road
3010 ft · 1 min · Godown Road
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Turn left onto West Case Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Case Road
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Turn right
718 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 16 sec
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Turn left
50 m · 12 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 Glouster and Columbus, Ohio State University Airport.
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.
Nelsonville Bypass
Merge slight left onto Nelsonville Bypass
20.5 mi · 00h 22m
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 Glouster and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Columbus, Ohio State University Airport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glouster to Columbus, Ohio State University Airport?
The road trip is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Lancaster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Glouster and 43.4 miles from Columbus, Ohio State University Airport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glouster and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Columbus, Ohio State University Airport.
Stop Ideas Near Lancaster
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 Lancaster.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glouster and Columbus, Ohio State University Airport. Straight-line distance: 65.88 mi (106.03 km).
#1 Glouster
City in Athens County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,779 |
| Coordinates | 39.5031300, -82.0845900 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus, Ohio State University Airport
Columbus, Ohio State University Airport is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.079778, -83.073028 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus, Ohio State University Airport (-83.073028, 40.079778)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $3.86 | $11.77 | $23.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $19.30 | $38.59 |
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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