How far is Lincoln Heights, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Lincoln Heights, OH to Columbus, OH is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.41 mi
01h 36m
Flight
92.22 mi
148.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.22 mi
Kilometers
148.41 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.41 mi
Kilometers
161.6 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Lincoln Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln Heights
2026-04-18T23:52
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln Heights
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
Port William
OH

Village in Ohio

From Lincoln Heights
51.1 mi
00h 48m
To Columbus
49.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Heights and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Magee Avenue

    651 ft · 32 sec · Magee Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Schumard Avenue

    820 ft · 38 sec · Schumard Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mangham Drive

    57 m · 12 sec · Mangham Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shepherd Lane

    756 ft · 29 sec · Shepherd Lane

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1364 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275: Indianapolis, Columbus

    1537 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East: Columbus

    2211 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Circle Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1773 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1772 ft · 28 sec · South Innerbelt

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    2027 ft · 55 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    2454 ft · 2 min · South Front Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1259 ft · 54 sec · West State Street

  25. 25

    Continue on East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
70.6 mi · 70%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 14%
Circle Freeway
4.54 mi · 5%
Mill Creek Expressway
3.1 mi · 3%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 2%
South Innerbelt
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

68.9 mi · 01h 15m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
92.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port William
00h 48m from Lincoln Heights
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lincoln Heights to Columbus?

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Port William is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.1 miles from Lincoln Heights and 49.3 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 92.2 miles (148.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lincoln Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Port William

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

79 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

81 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

82 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

100 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln Heights and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 92.22 mi (148.41 km).

Lincoln Heights

#1 Lincoln Heights

City in the United States of America

Population3,354
Coordinates39.2389500, -84.4555000
Altitude181
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: Magee Avenue (-84.455219, 39.238935)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.41 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.23
7.08 gal · 26.82 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.12 $26.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.02 $30.03
Premium $4.79 $16.96 $33.91
Diesel $4.30 $15.24 $30.47

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln Heights and Columbus. The current time is 23:52:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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