How far is Montville, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Montville, OH to Columbus, OH is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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
180.33 mi
02h 51m
Flight
152.72 mi
245.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.72 mi
Kilometers
245.78 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.33 mi
Kilometers
290.21 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Montville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montville
2026-04-18T22:59
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montville
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
West Salem
OH

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

From Montville
86 mi
01h 25m
To Columbus
94.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    3 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Hambden Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Hambden Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Center Street

    2515 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cherry Avenue

    899 ft · 33 sec · Cherry Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Wilson Mills Road

    9 mi · 16 min · Wilson Mills Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Caves Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Caves Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mayfield Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Mayfield Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1962 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 271 South: Columbus

    1865 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  15. 15

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montville 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
145 mi · 80%
Wilson Mills Road
8.96 mi · 5%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.77 mi · 4%
Mayfield Road
4.74 mi · 3%
Caves Road
1.45 mi · 1%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
152.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
01h 25m from Montville
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Montville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.2 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from Montville and 94.3 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 152.7 miles (245.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.56 one way or $47.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Montville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near West Salem

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 152.72 mi (245.78 km).

Montville

#1 Montville

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population11,993
Coordinates41.6072800, -81.0503700
Altitude367
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: Grand Army of the Republic Highway (-81.05037, 41.607318)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.09 L · about $23.56
Round trip
$47.13
12.72 gal · 48.18 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.56 $47.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.98 $53.96
Premium $4.79 $30.46 $60.93
Diesel $4.30 $27.37 $54.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Montville and Columbus. The current time is 22:59:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.