How far is Oberlin, OH from Columbus Grove, OH?
The driving distance from Oberlin, OH to Columbus Grove, OH is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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 Seneca 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 Oberlin and Columbus Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oberlin and Columbus Grove.
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Start on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Ashland-Oberlin Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road
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3
Turn right onto Oberlin Elyria Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Oberlin Elyria Road
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Continue on Kipton East Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Kipton East Road
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Turn straight onto Oberlin-Norwalk Road
2 mi · 3 min · Oberlin-Norwalk Road
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Continue on Route 20
2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 20
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight left
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto US 20 West: Toledo
8.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
8.2 mi · 12 min · Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Southwest Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Southwest Street
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Turn right onto County Road 46
6.3 mi · 9 min · County Road 46
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Turn left
6.7 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
16.2 mi · 21 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15.4 mi · 24 min
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20
Turn left onto North Blanchard Street
152 m · 14 sec · North Blanchard Street
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Turn slight right onto Central Parkway
2468 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Turn left onto East Street
763 ft · 25 sec · East Street
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Turn right onto East Sandusky Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Sandusky Street
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Turn straight
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Main Street
15.6 mi · 26 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oberlin and Columbus Grove.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Benjamin Franklin Highway
Turn right onto Benjamin Franklin Highway
16.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Oberlin and Scattered Rain Showers near Columbus Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oberlin to Columbus Grove?
The road trip is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Bloomville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Oberlin and 55.2 miles from Columbus Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.48 one way or $30.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oberlin and Scattered Rain Showers near Columbus Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomville
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 Bloomville.
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Elyria
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oberlin and Columbus Grove. Straight-line distance: 99.2 mi (159.64 km).
#1 Oberlin
City in Ohio
| Population | 8,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.2939400, -82.2173800 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus Grove
Village in Putnam County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,061 |
| Coordinates | 40.9195000, -84.0568900 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus Grove (-84.05689, 40.9195)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $3.98 | $15.48 | $30.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $17.75 | $35.49 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $19.85 | $39.69 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $24.86 | $49.72 |
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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