How far is Pittsfield, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Pittsfield, OH to Columbus, OH is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
107.93 mi
01h 52m
Flight
97.15 mi
156.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.15 mi
Kilometers
156.35 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.93 mi
Kilometers
173.7 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 3:54 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsfield
Thu, Apr 16, 5:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsfield
2026-04-16T02:02
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 3:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pittsfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Pittsfield
54.2 mi
00h 56m
To Columbus
53.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wakeman Belden Road

    634 ft · 12 sec · Wakeman Belden Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ashland-Oberlin Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    2424 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road

    658 ft · 13 sec · South Ashland-Oberlin Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road

    19.7 mi · 28 min · South Ashland-Oberlin Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    997 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    2527 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    76 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsfield and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
77.9 mi · 72%
South Ashland-Oberlin Road
20 mi · 19%
North Ashland-Oberlin Road
3.3 mi · 3%
North Main Street
2.77 mi · 3%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 1%
North Third Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

76 mi · 01h 22m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
97.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
00h 56m from Pittsfield
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pittsfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.2 miles from Pittsfield and 53.7 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.12 one way or $28.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Pittsfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bellville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bellville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsfield and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 97.15 mi (156.35 km).

Pittsfield

#1 Pittsfield

Township in Lorain County, Ohio

Population1,663
Coordinates41.2371600, -82.2207400
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 Columbus

The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.

Population884,356
Coordinates39.9611800, -82.9987900
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Wakeman Belden Road (-82.220745, 41.236881)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.42 L · about $14.12
Round trip
$28.23
7.62 gal · 28.84 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.12 $28.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.79 $18.25 $36.50
Diesel $4.30 $16.40 $32.80

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 Ohio · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsfield and Columbus. The current time is 02:02:41.

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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.