How far is Leavittsburg, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Leavittsburg, OH to Columbus, OH is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Leavittsburg and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leavittsburg and Columbus.
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Start on Caleb Road
15 m · 3 sec · Caleb Road
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Turn left onto North Leavitt Road
1.1 km · 2 min · North Leavitt Road
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Turn right onto West Market Street
2952 ft · 59 sec · West Market Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1410 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
721 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left
2433 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
21.7 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville
605 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right
106 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Brecksville Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Brecksville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight left
110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 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 Leavittsburg 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 271 South
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 59m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Leavittsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Leavittsburg to Columbus?
The road trip is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Leavittsburg and 85.3 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.16 one way or $44.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Leavittsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Polk
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 Polk.
Elyria
Sandusky
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Leavittsburg and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 142.44 mi (229.23 km).
#1 Leavittsburg
Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 1,973 |
| Coordinates | 41.2478300, -80.8770300 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| 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: 273 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.16 | $44.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.37 | $50.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.64 | $57.29 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.74 | $51.48 |
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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