How far is Marshall, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Marshall, OH to Columbus, OH is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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 32m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marshall and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshall and Columbus.
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Start on High Street East
12 m · 1 sec · High Street East
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn right onto North High Street
25.5 mi · 38 min · North 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 Marshall and Columbus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North High Street
Turn right onto North High Street
25.5 mi · 00h 38m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marshall and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marshall to Columbus?
The road trip is about 72.5 miles (116.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Bloomingburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Marshall and 35.8 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marshall and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomingburg
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 Bloomingburg.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marshall and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 61.62 mi (99.16 km).
#1 Marshall
City in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,012 |
| Coordinates | 39.1520100, -83.4849200 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.86 | $21.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.26 | $24.52 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
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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