How far is Lake Mohawk, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Lake Mohawk, OH to Columbus, OH is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Muskingum County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Mohawk and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Mohawk and Columbus.
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Start on the route
53 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Iroquois Trail
647 ft · 23 sec · Iroquois Trail
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Turn right onto Pontiac Trail
1267 ft · 45 sec · Pontiac Trail
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Continue on Pontiac Trail
1050 ft · 40 sec · Pontiac Trail
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Turn left onto West Mohawk Drive
3196 ft · 2 min · West Mohawk Drive
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Continue on East Mohawk Drive
71 m · 10 sec · East Mohawk Drive
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Continue on June Road Northwest
2654 ft · 2 min · June Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Citrus Road Northwest
3.1 mi · 7 min · Citrus Road Northwest
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Continue on Turkey Hollow Road Southeast
1070 ft · 29 sec · Turkey Hollow Road Southeast
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Turn straight onto Ross Road
2152 ft · 45 sec · Ross Road
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Turn left onto East Lisbon Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Lisbon Street
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Continue on Minerva Road Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast
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Turn straight onto Harrison Street
2886 ft · 1 min · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1240 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Carrollton Street
64 m · 4 sec · East Carrollton Street
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
3.2 mi · 6 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Turn left
11.5 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto East Front Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Front Street
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Turn right onto North Tuscarawas Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Tuscarawas Avenue
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Continue on State Route 39 Northwest
882 ft · 25 sec · State Route 39 Northwest
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Take the ramp left
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · 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 Lake Mohawk and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
78.2 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Mohawk and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Mohawk to Columbus?
The road trip is about 144.3 miles (232.3 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
New Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Lake Mohawk and 72.1 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.25 one way or $40.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lake Mohawk and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near New Concord
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 New Concord.
Columbus, OH
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Mohawk and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 106.6 mi (171.56 km).
#1 Lake Mohawk
Situated within Carroll County in eastern Ohio, this body of water is a private, man-made reservoir created by impounding local streams.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6667300, -81.1992700 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $3.98 | $20.25 | $40.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $23.22 | $46.44 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $25.97 | $51.94 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $32.53 | $65.06 |
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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