How far is Jones City, OH from Columbus Grove, OH?

The driving distance from Jones City, OH to Columbus Grove, OH is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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
7.28 mi
00h 09m
Flight
7.02 mi
11.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.02 mi
Kilometers
11.3 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.28 mi
Kilometers
11.71 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Return by in Jones City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jones City
2026-04-23T03:51
Arrive Columbus Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 4:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jones City
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Cairo
OH

Town in Ohio, United States

From Jones City
3.7 mi
00h 04m
To Columbus Grove
3.7 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jones City and Columbus Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jones City and Columbus Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Continue on Findlay Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · Findlay Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    846 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street

    112 m · 7 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on South High Street

    765 ft · 17 sec · South High Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jones City and Columbus Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Findlay Street
5.27 mi · 73%
South Main Street
0.23 mi · 3%
South High Street
0.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Findlay Street

Continue on Findlay Street

5.27 mi · 00h 09m

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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cairo
00h 04m from Jones City
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jones City and Mostly Sunny near Columbus Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jones City to Columbus Grove?

The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?

Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Jones City and 3.7 miles from Columbus Grove.

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

The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.96 one way or $1.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jones City and Mostly Sunny near Columbus Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Cairo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cairo, 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 Cairo.

RAIL

Bryan

82 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

101 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Waterloo

103 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jones City and Columbus Grove. Straight-line distance: 7.02 mi (11.3 km).

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#1 Jones City

Jones City is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8814400, -84.1816100
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Columbus Grove

#2 Columbus Grove

Village in Putnam County, Ohio, United States

Population2,061
Coordinates40.9195000, -84.0568900
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 189 (-84.181603, 40.881206)
End: North High Street (-84.057059, 40.919643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.97 L · about $0.96
Round trip
$1.93
0.52 gal · 1.94 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.96 $1.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.10 $2.21
Premium $4.79 $1.25 $2.49
Diesel $4.30 $1.12 $2.24

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 Jones City and Columbus Grove. The current time is 03:51:36.

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.