How far is Reno, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Reno, OH to Columbus, OH is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.4 miles (152 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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 02h 04m.
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.
Human settlement in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Reno and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Reno and Columbus.
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Start on the route
39 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Newport Pike
1668 ft · 31 sec · Newport Pike
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Continue on Pike Street
2.7 mi · 5 min · Pike Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 77 North: Cleveland
1973 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
43.3 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Columbus
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
78.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · 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 Reno 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.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
78.5 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Reno and Partly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Reno to Columbus?
The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Norwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.5 miles from Reno and 63.8 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.4 miles (152 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Reno and Partly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Norwich
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 Norwich.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Reno and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 94.45 mi (152.01 km).
#1 Reno
Reno is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.3728500, -81.3956700 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: (-82.998413, 39.960936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $17.87 | $35.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $20.48 | $40.97 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $28.70 | $57.39 |
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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