How far is Pulaski, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Pulaski, OH to Columbus, OH is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pulaski and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pulaski and Columbus.
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Start on High Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Turn left onto County Road E.50
111 m · 11 sec · County Road E.50
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Turn right onto County Road 16.25
3127 ft · 1 min · County Road 16.25
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Continue on County Road E
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road E
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Turn right onto County Road 17.25
2309 ft · 1 min · County Road 17.25
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At the end of the road, turn left
11.9 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, US 24 East: Maumee
4.8 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 6 East: Bowling Green
26 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right
2739 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
22.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68, SR 15
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
52.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37
1170 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1766 ft · 26 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Street
968 ft · 18 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East William Street
3276 ft · 44 sec · East William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Take the exit right
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 23 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 Pulaski 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.
US 68
Continue straight
52.4 mi · 01h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Pulaski 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 Pulaski to Columbus?
The road trip is about 173.3 miles (278.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vanlue is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Pulaski and 85.1 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133 miles (214.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.67 one way or $45.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Pulaski and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Vanlue
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 Vanlue.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pulaski and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 133.04 mi (214.11 km).
#1 Pulaski
Census-designated place in Williams County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,366 |
| Coordinates | 41.5106100, -84.5077300 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $22.67 | $45.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.96 | $51.92 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.31 | $58.63 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
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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