How far is New Lexington, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from New Lexington, OH to Columbus, OH is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Lexington and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lexington and Columbus.
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Start on the route
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Brown Street
54 m · 12 sec · West Brown Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2159 ft · 37 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Monument Street
98 m · 13 sec · Monument Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
2328 ft · 45 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right
8 mi · 12 min
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Exit the roundabout onto North Columbus Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Street
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Continue on Ohio State Route 13
11.6 mi · 18 min · Ohio State Route 13
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Take the ramp left
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
31.4 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · 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 New Lexington 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.
Ohio State Route 13
Merge slight left
31.4 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Lexington 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 New Lexington to Columbus?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Hebron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from New Lexington and 27.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.30 one way or $14.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Lexington and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Hebron
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 Hebron.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Lexington and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 45.27 mi (72.86 km).
#1 New Lexington
City in Perry County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,671 |
| Coordinates | 39.7139600, -82.2084800 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.36 | $16.71 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.44 | $18.87 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
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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