How far is Monroeville, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Monroeville, OH to Columbus, OH is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90 miles (144.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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
105.86 mi
01h 54m
Flight
90.06 mi
144.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.06 mi
Kilometers
144.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.86 mi
Kilometers
170.36 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Return by in Monroeville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroeville
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroeville
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
Edison
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Monroeville
48.7 mi
00h 57m
To Columbus
57.2 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hollister Street

    99 m · 17 sec · Hollister Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Old Route 20

    663 ft · 15 sec · Old Route 20

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    14.2 mi · 20 min · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2074 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Route 598

    20.1 mi · 28 min · State Route 598

  8. 8

    Continue on Portland Way North

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Way North

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 61

    7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto State Route 61

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61

  14. 14

    Continue on Sunbury State Road

    2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 61

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 61

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right

    1895 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    29.7 mi · 33 min

  18. 18

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroeville 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 61
48.8 mi · 46%
State Route 598
20.1 mi · 19%
West Main Street
14.2 mi · 13%
Portland Way North
5.5 mi · 5%
Main Street
3.1 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 61

Merge slight left

29.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
90 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edison
00h 57m from Monroeville
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroeville and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Edison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.7 miles from Monroeville and 57.2 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 90 miles (144.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Monroeville and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Edison

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

68 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroeville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 90.06 mi (144.93 km).

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#1 Monroeville

Human settlement in Huron County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,339
Coordinates41.2442200, -82.6962900
Altitude216
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: Hollister Street (-82.696317, 41.244334)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.74 gal
14.14 L · about $13.86
Round trip
$27.71
7.48 gal · 28.28 L
Estimated CO2
33.2 kg one way
Round trip: 66.5 kg / 147 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.86 $27.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.87 $31.73
Premium $4.79 $17.91 $35.83
Diesel $4.30 $16.10 $32.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroeville and Columbus. The current time is 00:48:48.

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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.