How far is Mount Carmel, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Mount Carmel, OH to Columbus, OH is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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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 59m.
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.
City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Carmel and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel and Columbus.
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Start on Portland Road
13 m · 4 sec · Portland Road
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Turn right onto Blacksmith Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Blacksmith Road
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Turn left onto County Road 113
3.3 mi · 8 min · County Road 113
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Continue on Seneca County Line Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Seneca County Line Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Street
4.8 mi · 7 min · Southwest Street
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Continue on Huron-Seneca County Line Road
757 ft · 15 sec · Huron-Seneca County Line Road
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Continue on Huron-Seneca Co Line Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Huron-Seneca Co Line Road
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Turn straight
25.2 mi · 36 min
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Turn left
1941 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bucyrus Bypass
7.1 mi · 8 min · Bucyrus Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 602: New Washington, Galion
1992 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Biddle Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Biddle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Morrow County Line Road
1982 ft · 2 min · Crawford Morrow County Line Road
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto State Route 61
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto State Route 61
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61
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Continue on Sunbury State Road
2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road
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Continue on State Route 61
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 61
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Take the ramp right
1895 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto 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 Mount Carmel and Columbus.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Mount Carmel and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mount Carmel to Columbus?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Galion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Mount Carmel and 46.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 2:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.32 one way or $26.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mount Carmel and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Galion
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 Galion.
Sandusky
Columbus, OH
Elyria
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Carmel and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 90.57 mi (145.76 km).
#1 Mount Carmel
Located in northwestern Ohio, this unincorporated community is situated within Sandusky County, primarily spanning parts of Ballville and Sandusky townships.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2711600, -82.9368600 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $3.81 | $13.32 | $26.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $15.29 | $30.58 |
| Premium | $4.91 | $17.17 | $34.34 |
| Diesel | $6.29 | $22.02 | $44.04 |
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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