How far is Hanover, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Hanover, OH to Columbus, OH is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Muskingum 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 Hanover and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Columbus.
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Start on Hanover Ridge Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Hanover Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Cadiz-Jewett Road
5.9 mi · 8 min · Cadiz-Jewett Road
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Take the ramp right
1503 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Steubenville Road
2701 ft · 42 sec · Cadiz-Steubenville Road
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Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi · 23 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
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Continue on Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue
1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue
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Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway
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Turn left
1527 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right
2194 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
74.7 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · 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 Hanover and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
John Glenn Highway
Merge slight left
74.7 mi · 01h 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hanover and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hanover to Columbus?
The road trip is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Norwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Hanover and 65.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 1:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hanover and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Norwich
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 Norwich.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 105.66 mi (170.05 km).
#1 Hanover
Village in Ohio
| Population | 1,225 |
| Coordinates | 40.3661800, -81.0689900 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| 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: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $16.89 | $33.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.34 | $38.69 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.84 | $43.68 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.63 | $39.25 |
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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