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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jones City and Columbus Grove.
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Start on the route
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Findlay Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · Findlay Street
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Continue on South Main Street
846 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South Main Street
112 m · 7 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on South High Street
765 ft · 17 sec · South High Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cairo.
Bryan
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Waterloo
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).
#1 Jones City
Jones City is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8814400, -84.1816100 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus Grove
Village in Putnam County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,061 |
| Coordinates | 40.9195000, -84.0568900 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: North High Street (-84.057059, 40.919643)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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