How far is Lisbon, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Lisbon, OH to Columbus, OH is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m 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
160.6 mi
02h 46m
Flight
130.1 mi
209.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.1 mi
Kilometers
209.38 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.6 mi
Kilometers
258.46 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 11:15 AM EDT
Return by in Lisbon
Fri, Apr 17, 2:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lisbon
2026-04-17T08:29
Arrive Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 11:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lisbon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jeromesville
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lisbon
81.2 mi
01h 23m
To Columbus
79.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    19 m · 9 sec · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Way

    10.9 mi · 16 min · West Lincoln Way

  3. 3

    Turn right

    19.6 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cedar Street South

    776 ft · 26 sec · Cedar Street South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Nassau Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Nassau Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street East

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Trump Avenue Southeast

    1630 ft · 32 sec · Trump Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    38.1 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lisbon 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
67.1 mi · 42%
US 30 West
38.1 mi · 24%
West Lincoln Way
33.2 mi · 21%
Lincoln Street East
1.18 mi · 1%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 1%
Nassau Street
0.72 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeromesville
01h 23m from Lisbon
Leave By
12:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lisbon 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 Lisbon to Columbus?

The road trip is about 160.6 miles (258.5 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?

Jeromesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Lisbon and 79.5 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.01 one way or $42.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lisbon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Jeromesville

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

63 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

83 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

93 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 130.1 mi (209.38 km).

Lisbon

#1 Lisbon

Village in Ohio, USA

Population2,727
Coordinates40.7720000, -80.7681300
Altitude294
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: South Market Street (-80.767999, 40.771999)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.45 L · about $21.01
Round trip
$42.01
11.34 gal · 42.9 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.01 $42.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.05 $48.10
Premium $4.79 $27.16 $54.32
Diesel $4.30 $24.40 $48.81

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lisbon and Columbus. The current time is 08:29:02.

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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.