How far is Lucasville, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Lucasville, OH to Columbus, OH is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
81.08 mi
01h 30m
Flight
74.74 mi
120.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.74 mi
Kilometers
120.28 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.08 mi
Kilometers
130.49 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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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 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 1:56 AM EDT
Return by in Lucasville
Sat, Apr 18, 3:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lucasville
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 1:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lucasville
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
Chillicothe
OH

City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States

From Lucasville
39.3 mi
00h 45m
To Columbus
41.8 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
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 Lucasville and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34.8 mi · 48 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  3. 3

    Continue on South High Street

    9 mi · 17 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East State Street

    758 ft · 35 sec · East State Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
34.5 mi · 42%
South High Street
8.95 mi · 11%
East State Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Start on the route

34.8 mi · 00h 48m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
00h 45m from Lucasville
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Lucasville 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 Lucasville to Columbus?

The road trip is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.3 miles from Lucasville and 41.8 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.60 one way or $21.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

68 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Columbus, OH

70 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

99 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Maysville

102 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lucasville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 74.74 mi (120.28 km).

Lucasville

#1 Lucasville

Census-designated place in Scioto County, Ohio

Population2,757
Coordinates38.8795200, -82.9968400
Altitude167
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: US 23 (-82.996853, 38.87952)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.86 gal
10.83 L · about $10.60
Round trip
$21.19
5.72 gal · 21.66 L
Estimated CO2
25.4 kg one way
Round trip: 50.8 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.60 $21.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.13 $24.26
Premium $4.79 $13.70 $27.40
Diesel $4.30 $12.31 $24.62

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lucasville and Columbus. The current time is 00:25:56.

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.