How far is Killbuck, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Killbuck, OH to Columbus, OH is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65 miles (104.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.32 mi
01h 33m
Flight
64.98 mi
104.58 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Killbuck.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.98 mi
Kilometers
104.58 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.32 mi
Kilometers
124.43 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Tue, May 19, 2:16 PM EDT
Return by in Killbuck
Tue, May 19, 3:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Killbuck
2026-05-19T12:42
Arrive Columbus
Tue, May 19, 2:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Killbuck
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
Homer
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Killbuck
37.3 mi
00h 46m
To Columbus
40 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Front Street

    26 m · 4 sec · West Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1634 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Purdy Street

    137 m · 11 sec · Purdy Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Railroad Street

    2092 ft · 42 sec · South Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    16.5 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Market Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    13 mi · 19 min · Millersburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Market Street

    1036 ft · 20 sec · North Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Liberty Street

    1666 ft · 28 sec · West Liberty Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Millersburg Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast

  12. 12

    Continue on East Coshocton Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East Coshocton Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Johnstown Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Johnstown Road

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    31 m · 1 sec · Johnstown Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnstown Road

    41 m · 2 sec · East Johnstown Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto East Johnstown Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · East Johnstown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Mill Street

    2969 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Street

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Granville Street

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
0 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Millersburg Road
17 mi · 22%
Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast
15.6 mi · 20%
Granville Street
7.3 mi · 9%
Johnstown Road
5.83 mi · 8%
Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
3.16 mi · 4%
East Johnstown Road
2.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

16.5 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
65 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Homer
00h 46m from Killbuck
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Killbuck and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Homer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Killbuck and 40 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 65 miles (104.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Killbuck and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Homer

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Killbuck and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 64.98 mi (104.58 km).

Killbuck

#1 Killbuck

Township in Holmes County, Ohio

Population1,169
Coordinates40.4950600, -81.9845900
Altitude245
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: West Front Street (-81.984588, 40.49509)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.33 L · about $10.11
Round trip
$20.23
5.46 gal · 20.66 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.11 $20.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.58 $23.16
Premium $4.79 $13.08 $26.15
Diesel $4.30 $11.75 $23.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Killbuck and Columbus. The current time is 12:42:25.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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