How far is Mayfield, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Mayfield, OH to Columbus, OH is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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
150.55 mi
02h 22m
Flight
136.9 mi
220.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.9 mi
Kilometers
220.32 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.55 mi
Kilometers
242.29 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Nov 7, 4:46 AM EST
Return by in Mayfield
Sat, Nov 7, 7:08 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayfield
2026-11-07T02:24
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Nov 7, 4:46 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mayfield
9:30 PM EST
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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Mayfield
75.2 mi
01h 11m
To Columbus
75.4 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on S.O.M. Center Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · S.O.M. Center Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wilson Mills Road

    3244 ft · 2 min · Wilson Mills Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    8 mi · 10 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  8. 8

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · 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 Mayfield 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
146 mi · 97%
S.O.M. Center Road
0.91 mi · 1%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 1%
North Third Street
0.67 mi
Wilson Mills Road
0.61 mi
I 670 East
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
136.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 11m from Mayfield
Leave By
1:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mayfield and Partly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.3 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Mayfield and 75.4 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 136.9 miles (220.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mayfield and Partly Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mayfield and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 136.9 mi (220.32 km).

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#1 Mayfield

Located in Cuyahoga County, this northeastern Ohio community belongs to the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area.

Population0
Coordinates41.5520000, -81.4392800
Altitude282
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: S.O.M. Center Road (-81.439335, 41.552)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.31 gal
20.11 L · about $21.13
Round trip
$42.26
10.62 gal · 40.22 L
Estimated CO2
47.2 kg one way
Round trip: 94.4 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $21.13 $42.26
Mid-grade $4.56 $24.22 $48.45
Premium $5.10 $27.09 $54.18
Diesel $6.39 $33.94 $67.87

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Mayfield and Columbus. The current time is 02:24:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.