How far is Harmony, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Harmony, OH to Columbus, OH is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.57 mi
00h 38m
Flight
37.09 mi
59.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.09 mi
Kilometers
59.69 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.57 mi
Kilometers
63.68 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Tue, May 5, 12:44 PM EDT
Return by in Harmony
Tue, May 5, 1:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harmony
2026-05-05T12:05
Arrive Columbus
Tue, May 5, 12:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harmony
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lafayette
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Harmony
19.8 mi
00h 19m
To Columbus
19.8 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Street

    104 m · 17 sec · Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East National Road

    2694 ft · 46 sec · East National Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 East: Columbus

    2104 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    33.7 mi · 37 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street

    747 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street

    686 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Third Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harmony 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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
34.1 mi · 86%
I 670 East
3.65 mi · 9%
North Third Street
0.95 mi · 2%
East National Road
0.51 mi · 1%
US 23
0.14 mi
US 23 South
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Merge slight left

33.7 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
37.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 19m from Harmony
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Harmony 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 Harmony to Columbus?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Harmony and 19.8 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Harmony and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Old Hilliard
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Old Hilliard

Hilliard , OH
Hilliard, OH 43026
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall

Dublin , OH
6200 Eiterman Rd, Dublin, OH 43016
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harmony and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 37.09 mi (59.69 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Harmony

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,649
Coordinates39.9228400, -83.6971500
Altitude325
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: Center Street (-83.696758, 39.922861)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.37
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.19 $10.37
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.94 $11.88
Premium $4.79 $6.71 $13.41
Diesel $4.30 $6.03 $12.05

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Harmony and Columbus. The current time is 12:05:48.

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.