How far is McConnelsville, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from McConnelsville, OH to Columbus, OH is about 82.1 miles (132.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.5 miles (103.8 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
82.08 mi
01h 30m
Flight
64.53 mi
103.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.53 mi
Kilometers
103.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.08 mi
Kilometers
132.09 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
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in McConnelsville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McConnelsville
2026-04-18T23:16
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 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 McConnelsville
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 McConnelsville
41.1 mi
00h 45m
To Columbus
41 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 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 McConnelsville and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    22 m · 29 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto West Main Street

    1203 ft · 24 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Riverside Drive

    1776 ft · 31 sec · West Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Riverside Drive

    35 m · 2 sec · West Riverside Drive

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Riverside Drive

    2704 ft · 46 sec · West Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    17.8 mi · 26 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South River Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 9th Street

    1333 ft · 32 sec · 9th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Linden Avenue

    1035 ft · 31 sec · Linden Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    2154 ft · 57 sec · Lee Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Street

    1046 ft · 33 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward State Street

    882 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    52.6 mi · 58 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East Mound Street

    1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Street
53 mi · 65%
Main Street
18.5 mi · 22%
South River Road
6.16 mi · 8%
Wayne Avenue
1.36 mi · 2%
West Riverside Drive
0.87 mi · 1%
Lee Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

State Street

Merge slight left

52.6 mi · 00h 58m

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
+17.6 mi
64.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gratiot
00h 45m from McConnelsville
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving McConnelsville 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 McConnelsville to Columbus?

The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.1 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?

Gratiot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from McConnelsville and 41 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around McConnelsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 McConnelsville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 64.53 mi (103.85 km).

McConnelsville

#1 McConnelsville

Town in Morgan County, Ohio

Population1,720
Coordinates39.6486800, -81.8531900
Altitude211
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: South Kennebec Avenue (-81.853297, 39.648684)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.9 gal
10.96 L · about $10.74
Round trip
$21.49
5.8 gal · 21.92 L
Estimated CO2
25.8 kg one way
Round trip: 51.5 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.74 $21.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.30 $24.60
Premium $4.79 $13.89 $27.78
Diesel $4.30 $12.48 $24.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between McConnelsville and Columbus. The current time is 23:16:05.

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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.