How far is Ohio, GA from Columbus, GA?

The driving distance from Ohio, GA to Columbus, GA is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
78.6 mi
01h 24m
Flight
68.79 mi
110.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.79 mi
Kilometers
110.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
78.6 mi
Kilometers
126.5 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 11, 10:42 AM EDT
Return by in Ohio
Sat, Apr 11, 12:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ohio
2026-04-11T09:18
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 11, 10:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ohio
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Junction City
GA

Human settlement in Talbot County, Georgia, United States of America

From Ohio
38.5 mi
00h 42m
To Columbus
40.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lilly Creek Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Lilly Creek Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Peach Parkway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Peach Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Fall Line Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Fall Line Freeway

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    39.1 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Beaver Run Road

    771 ft · 17 sec · Beaver Run Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    9.7 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left onto 10th Avenue

    123 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    2431 ft · 54 sec · 10th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Veterans Parkway

    1406 ft · 43 sec · Veterans Parkway

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Veterans Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ohio 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fall Line Freeway
62.1 mi · 79%
Peach Parkway
3.47 mi · 4%
Lilly Creek Road
0.89 mi · 1%
10th Street
0.46 mi · 1%
Veterans Parkway
0.27 mi
Beaver Run Road
0.15 mi
Longest Stretch

Fall Line Freeway

Continue straight

39.1 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Junction City
00h 42m from Ohio
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ohio and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Junction City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.5 miles from Ohio and 40.1 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ohio and Sunny near Columbus.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ohio and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 68.79 mi (110.71 km).

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#1 Ohio

Ohio is a place in Georgia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5829200, -83.8157400
Altitude119
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Lilly Creek Road (-83.815491, 32.582857)
End: Veterans Parkway (-84.987719, 32.460947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.77 gal
10.5 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.94
5.54 gal · 21 L
Estimated CO2
24.6 kg one way
Round trip: 49.2 kg / 108 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $10.97 $21.94
Mid-grade $4.43 $12.27 $24.54
Premium $4.78 $13.24 $26.47
Diesel $5.62 $15.58 $31.16

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 Georgia · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Ohio and Columbus. The current time is 09:18:25.

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.