How far is Miami Heights, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Miami Heights, OH to Columbus, OH is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.48 mi
01h 57m
Flight
106.94 mi
172.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.94 mi
Kilometers
172.1 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.48 mi
Kilometers
190.68 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Nov 8, 6:40 PM EST
Return by in Miami Heights
Sun, Nov 8, 8:38 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Miami Heights
2026-11-08T16:42
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Nov 8, 6:40 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Miami Heights
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
Mount Pleasant
OH

Village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States

From Miami Heights
60.1 mi
00h 59m
To Columbus
58.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 10 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Miami Heights and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Bridgetown Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Bridgetown Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Dog Trot Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Dog Trot Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Taylor Road

    3075 ft · 1 min · Taylor Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wesselman Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wesselman Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rybolt Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rybolt Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Old Rybolt Road

    1415 ft · 46 sec · Old Rybolt Road

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left onto Harrison Avenue

    133 m · 9 sec · Harrison Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West

    1919 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Dayton

    2440 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway

    17.6 mi · 20 min · Circle Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1773 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi · 16 min · Northeast Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1772 ft · 28 sec · South Innerbelt

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    2027 ft · 55 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    2454 ft · 2 min · South Front Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1259 ft · 54 sec · West State Street

  28. 28

    Continue on East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami Heights 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
70.6 mi · 60%
Circle Freeway
19.8 mi · 17%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi · 12%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 2%
Northwest Expressway
1.44 mi · 1%
Bridgetown Road
1.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

68.9 mi · 01h 15m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
106.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
00h 59m from Miami Heights
Leave By
2:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Miami Heights and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Miami Heights to Columbus?

The road trip is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Miami Heights and 58.4 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.13 one way or $32.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Miami Heights and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

74 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

76 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Maysville

98 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Miami Heights and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 106.94 mi (172.1 km).

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#1 Miami Heights

Miami Heights is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1650600, -84.7205000
Altitude251
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: Bridgetown Road (-84.72053, 39.165091)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.83 L · about $16.13
Round trip
$32.27
8.36 gal · 31.66 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $16.13 $32.27
Mid-grade $4.45 $18.58 $37.17
Premium $4.99 $20.87 $41.75
Diesel $6.33 $26.45 $52.89

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Miami Heights and Columbus. The current time is 16:42:04.

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.