How far is Louisville, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Louisville, OH to Columbus, OH is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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 01h 52m.
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.
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Columbus.
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Start on Louisville Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto State Route 73
12.8 mi · 22 min · State Route 73
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Continue on Belfast Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfast Pike
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Turn left onto Muntz Street
711 ft · 16 sec · Muntz Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
25.9 mi · 39 min · South High Street
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Continue on West Court Street
1 km · 1 min · West Court Street
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on State Route 3
12.2 mi · 18 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Columbus-Washington C H Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Columbus-Washington C H Road
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Continue on West Columbus Street
9 mi · 13 min · West Columbus Street
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Continue on Harrisburg Pike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
2543 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
11.4 mi · 13 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1772 ft · 28 sec · South Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right
2027 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South Front Street
2454 ft · 2 min · South Front Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
1259 ft · 54 sec · West State Street
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Continue on 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 Louisville and Columbus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South High Street
Turn right onto South High Street
25.9 mi · 00h 39m
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 Louisville 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 Louisville to Columbus?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Washington Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Louisville and 55.6 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisville and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Washington Court House
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 Washington Court House.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 71.36 mi (114.85 km).
#1 Louisville
City in Stark County, Ohio
| Population | 9,378 |
| Coordinates | 38.9928500, -83.4643600 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.63 | $29.27 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.53 | $33.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.85 | $29.70 |
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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