How far is Monterey, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Monterey, OH to Columbus, OH is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Fayette 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 Monterey and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monterey and Columbus.
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Start on Monterey Road
19 m · 10 sec · Monterey Road
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Turn sharp left
9.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Apple Street
8.9 mi · 13 min · Apple Street
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Turn slight right onto Cuba Avenue
11.5 mi · 19 min · Cuba Avenue
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Turn left onto Xenia Avenue
4.6 mi · 7 min · Xenia Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1333 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
55 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1772 ft · 28 sec · South Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right
2027 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South Front Street
2454 ft · 2 min · South Front Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
1259 ft · 54 sec · West State Street
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Continue on East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · 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 Monterey and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
55 mi · 01h 00m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Monterey and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monterey to Columbus?
The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
Octa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Monterey and 46 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Monterey and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Octa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Octa.
Columbus, OH
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monterey and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 81.21 mi (130.7 km).
#1 Monterey
Township in Putnam County, Ohio
| Population | 2,050 |
| Coordinates | 39.1336700, -84.0813200 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $11.97 | $23.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.70 | $27.40 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.90 | $27.80 |
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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