How far is Lafayette, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Lafayette, OH to Columbus, OH is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Columbus.
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Start on West Street
63 m · 6 sec · West Street
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Continue on Old US Hwy 42 Southeast
859 ft · 26 sec · Old US Hwy 42 Southeast
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Turn left onto Simpson Road
565 ft · 30 sec · Simpson Road
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Turn left onto London – Delaware Road
2 mi · 3 min · London – Delaware Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2796 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
747 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street
686 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · 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 Lafayette and Columbus.
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.
London – Delaware Road
Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Columbus?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Lake Darby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Lafayette and 12.1 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (34.9 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lafayette and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Darby
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Columbus Mayor's Office
Shannon Hardin for Columbus City Council
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Darby.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 21.66 mi (34.86 km).
#1 Lafayette
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 5,927 |
| Coordinates | 39.9375600, -83.4065900 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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