How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Columbus, PA?
The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Columbus, PA is about 131 miles (210.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Columbus.
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Start on Grant Street
14 m · 5 sec · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Sixth Avenue
94 m · 10 sec · Sixth Avenue
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Turn left onto Bigelow Square
111 m · 8 sec · Bigelow Square
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Continue on Bigelow Boulevard
871 ft · 19 sec · Bigelow Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 579: Veterans Bridge
1955 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Veterans Bridge
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Continue on Parkway North
11.6 mi · 16 min · Parkway North
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Merge slight left
75 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, US 19 North, US 322 East: Meadville
1447 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Conneaut Lake Road
1980 ft · 43 sec · Conneaut Lake Road
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Continue on Smock Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Smock Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Park Avenue
555 ft · 17 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Street
1342 ft · 42 sec · Linden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Street
1172 ft · 29 sec · Liberty Street
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Turn right onto Fairmont Avenue
975 ft · 43 sec · Fairmont Avenue
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Turn straight onto Poplar Street
114 m · 17 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on Grove Street
2809 ft · 1 min · Grove Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street
529 ft · 20 sec · State Street
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Turn slight right onto Washington Street
933 ft · 26 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Hickory Street
25.7 mi · 37 min · Hickory Street
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight onto Spring Street
6.6 mi · 10 min · Spring Street
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Continue on Union Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Shady Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Shady Avenue
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Turn right onto East Columbus Avenue
2698 ft · 51 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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Continue on Route 6
3260 ft · 1 min · Route 6
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Turn slight left onto Pike Road
2764 ft · 1 min · Pike Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · PA-957
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh 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.
Parkway North
Merge slight left
75 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Columbus?
The road trip is about 131 miles (210.8 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Jackson Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.5 miles from Pittsburgh and 65.5 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.88 one way or $37.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Jackson Center
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 Jackson Center.
Alliance
Union Station
Union Station
Jamestown, New York
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 105.87 mi (170.38 km).
#1 Pittsburgh
The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
| Population | 299,226 |
| Coordinates | 40.4406200, -79.9958900 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
Census-designated place in Warren County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,899 |
| Coordinates | 41.9408900, -79.5817200 |
| Altitude | 428 |
| Country | United States |
End: Columbus (-79.58172, 41.94089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $4.09 | $18.88 | $37.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.25 | $42.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.89 | $45.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.63 | $55.26 |
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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