How far is Mingo Junction, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Mingo Junction, OH to Columbus, OH is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.6 miles (207 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.07 mi
02h 26m
Flight
128.62 mi
206.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.62 mi
Kilometers
206.99 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.07 mi
Kilometers
235.07 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 9:23 AM EDT
Return by in Mingo Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 11:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mingo Junction
2026-04-15T06:57
Arrive Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 9:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mingo Junction
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
New Concord
OH

Village in Muskingum County, Ohio

From Mingo Junction
73.1 mi
01h 13m
To Columbus
72.9 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mingo Junction and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Stanton Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Stanton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Avenue

    160 m · 28 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Standard Avenue

    108 m · 16 sec · Standard Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McLister Avenue

    85 m · 8 sec · McLister Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    788 ft · 26 sec · Commercial Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Logan Avenue

    618 ft · 34 sec · Logan Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    656 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport

    982 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Lincoln Avenue

    151 m · 11 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1381 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    79 m · 6 sec · Marion Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    123.9 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on East Mound Street

    1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mingo Junction 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
124 mi · 85%
Logan Avenue
20 mi · 14%
East State Street
0.39 mi
South Grant Avenue
0.37 mi
Downtown
0.32 mi
East Mound Street
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

124 mi · 02h 16m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
128.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Concord
01h 13m from Mingo Junction
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mingo Junction and Slight 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 Mingo Junction to Columbus?

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

New Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from Mingo Junction and 72.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 128.6 miles (207 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mingo Junction and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near New Concord

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

108 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Alliance

116 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mingo Junction and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 128.62 mi (206.99 km).

Mingo Junction

#1 Mingo Junction

Town

Population3,185
Coordinates40.3217400, -80.6098000
Altitude243
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: Stanton Avenue (-80.609768, 40.321765)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.51 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
10.3 gal · 39.02 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.85 $43.69
Premium $4.79 $24.67 $49.34
Diesel $4.30 $22.17 $44.33

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mingo Junction and Columbus. The current time is 06:57:55.

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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.