How far is Mantua, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Mantua, OH to Columbus, OH is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.57 mi
01h 24m
Flight
70.3 mi
113.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.3 mi
Kilometers
113.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.57 mi
Kilometers
128.05 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Return by in Mantua
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mantua
2026-04-23T01:59
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mantua
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
Gratiot
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Mantua
39.7 mi
00h 42m
To Columbus
39.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mantua Road

    2348 ft · 2 min · Mantua Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Boden Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Boden Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bloomfield Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Friendship Drive

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Friendship Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1050 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Pike

    4.8 mi · 7 min · East Pike

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on East Mound Street

    1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mantua 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Pike
68.1 mi · 86%
Friendship Drive
4.67 mi · 6%
Bloomfield Road
2.21 mi · 3%
Cambridge Road
1.65 mi · 2%
Boden Road
1.03 mi · 1%
Mantua Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Pike

Merge slight left

63 mi · 01h 10m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratiot
00h 42m from Mantua
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mantua and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mantua to Columbus?

The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Gratiot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Mantua and 39.8 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.41 one way or $20.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mantua and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Gratiot

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

67 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mantua and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 70.3 mi (113.13 km).

Mantua

#1 Mantua

Village in Portage County, Ohio, United States

Population4,793
Coordinates40.0778500, -81.6790100
Altitude315
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: Mantua Road (-81.679006, 40.07785)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $10.41
Round trip
$20.82
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.41 $20.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.92 $23.84
Premium $4.79 $13.46 $26.92
Diesel $4.30 $12.09 $24.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mantua and Columbus. The current time is 01:59:57.

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.