How far is Port Clinton, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Port Clinton, OH to Columbus, OH is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Crawford County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Clinton and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Clinton and Columbus.
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Start on East 2nd Street
1055 ft · 34 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Fulton Street
598 ft · 19 sec · Fulton Street
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Turn right onto East Perry Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Perry Street
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Continue on East Harbor Road
124 m · 8 sec · East Harbor Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1008 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Sandusky, Bucyrus
1506 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Hayes Avenue
3.7 mi · 5 min · Hayes Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hayes Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · Hayes Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Hayes Avenue
21.5 mi · 30 min · Hayes Avenue
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Continue on Columbus-Sandusky Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Columbus-Sandusky Road
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Continue on STATE ROUTE 4
3.5 mi · 5 min · STATE ROUTE 4
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Continue on State Route 4
4 mi · 5 min · State Route 4
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Continue on North Sandusky Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Avenue
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Turn left
1941 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bucyrus Bypass
7.1 mi · 8 min · Bucyrus Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 602: New Washington, Galion
1992 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Biddle Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Biddle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Morrow County Line Road
1982 ft · 2 min · Crawford Morrow County Line Road
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto State Route 61
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto State Route 61
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61
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Continue on Sunbury State Road
2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road
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Continue on State Route 61
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 61
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Take the ramp right
1895 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · 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 Port Clinton and Columbus.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
State Route 61
Merge slight left
29.7 mi · 00h 33m
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 Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Port Clinton and 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 Port Clinton to Columbus?
The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.3 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
North Robinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Port Clinton and 60.8 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.2 miles (172.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.19 one way or $32.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Port Clinton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near North Robinson
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 North Robinson.
Sandusky
Elyria
Columbus, OH
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Clinton and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 107.2 mi (172.52 km).
#1 Port Clinton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,133 |
| Coordinates | 41.5120000, -82.9376900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.81 | $37.62 |
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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