How far is Greentown, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Greentown, OH to Columbus, OH is about 136 miles (218.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.95 mi
02h 10m
Flight
107.25 mi
172.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.25 mi
Kilometers
172.6 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.95 mi
Kilometers
218.79 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Return by in Greentown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greentown
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 6:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greentown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Greentown
67 mi
01h 05m
To Columbus
69 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Greentown and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Greentown and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Firelane Road Northwest

    8 m · 4 sec · Firelane Road Northwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Street Northwest

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on Greensburg Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Greensburg Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Greensburg Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Greensburg Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Greensburg Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Greensburg Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Massillon Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Massillon Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Massillon Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Massillon Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Massillon Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Massillon Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    154 m · 12 sec · Massillon Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Massillon Road

    36 m · 3 sec · Massillon Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Massillon Road

    1469 ft · 42 sec · Massillon Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    917 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 277 West, US 224 West: Barberton, Cleveland

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Greentown and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
5 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
100 mi · 74%
I 277 West
21.6 mi · 16%
I 77 North
4.66 mi · 3%
Greensburg Road
2.42 mi · 2%
Massillon Road
2.33 mi · 2%
State Street Northwest
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

98.8 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
107.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
01h 05m from Greentown
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greentown and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Greentown to Columbus?

The road trip is about 136 miles (218.8 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Greentown and 69 miles from Columbus.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.78 one way or $35.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Greentown and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mifflin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mifflin.

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greentown and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 107.25 mi (172.6 km).

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#1 Greentown

Town in Indiana, United States

Population3,804
Coordinates40.9275600, -81.4026100
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

Population884,356
Coordinates39.9611800, -82.9987900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Firelane Road Northwest (-81.402518, 40.927559)
End: (-82.998413, 39.960936)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 219 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.8 gal
18.16 L · about $17.78
Round trip
$35.57
9.6 gal · 36.32 L
Estimated CO2
42.7 kg one way
Round trip: 85.3 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $17.78 $35.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $20.36 $40.72
Premium $4.79 $22.99 $45.98
Diesel $4.30 $20.66 $41.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Greentown and Columbus. The current time is 04:17:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.