How far is McDonald, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from McDonald, OH to Columbus, OH is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McDonald and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McDonald and Columbus.
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Start on McDonald Road
2.8 mi · 11 min · McDonald Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chandlersville Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Chandlersville Road
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Turn right onto North Millers Lane
1.4 km · 1 min · North Millers Lane
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Turn left onto Clay Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Clay Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on South Pleasant Grove Road
2 mi · 4 min · South Pleasant Grove Road
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Turn right onto East Pike
72 m · 8 sec · East Pike
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Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Road
875 ft · 25 sec · Pleasant Grove Road
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Take the ramp left
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · 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 McDonald and Columbus.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Pleasant Grove Road
Merge slight left
55.7 mi · 01h 02m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McDonald to Columbus?
The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Amsterdam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from McDonald and 33.7 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.4 miles (98.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.93 one way or $17.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Amsterdam
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McDonald and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 61.42 mi (98.84 km).
#1 McDonald
Human settlement in Ohio, USA
| Population | 3,019 |
| Coordinates | 39.8625700, -81.8470800 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
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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