How far is Richville, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Richville, OH to Columbus, OH is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
121.86 mi
01h 57m
Flight
96.91 mi
155.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.91 mi
Kilometers
155.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.86 mi
Kilometers
196.11 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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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 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Nov 7, 5:25 AM EST
Return by in Richville
Sat, Nov 7, 7:23 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richville
2026-11-07T03:27
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Nov 7, 5:25 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richville
9:30 PM EST
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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Richville
60.8 mi
00h 58m
To Columbus
61 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
32°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Navarre Road Southwest

    16 m · 2 sec · Navarre Road Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stump Avenue Southwest

    1.2 km · 2 min · Stump Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Richville Drive Southwest

    1528 ft · 35 sec · Richville Drive Southwest

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward US 30 West, US 62 West

    1612 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 35 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
67.1 mi · 55%
US 30 West
29.2 mi · 24%
West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 18%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 1%
Stump Avenue Southwest
0.77 mi · 1%
North Third Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 12m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
96.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 58m from Richville
Leave By
2:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Richville 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 Richville to Columbus?

The road trip is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Richville and 61 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 2:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.11 one way or $34.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Richville and Partly Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, 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 Lexington.

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 96.91 mi (155.96 km).

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#1 Richville

Located in Perry Township within Stark County, this census-designated place sits at an elevation of approximately 1,060 feet above sea level in northeastern Ohio.

Population0
Coordinates40.7511700, -81.4779000
Altitude323
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: Navarre Road Southwest (-81.477781, 40.75107)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.28 L · about $17.11
Round trip
$34.22
8.6 gal · 32.56 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $17.11 $34.22
Mid-grade $4.56 $19.62 $39.23
Premium $5.10 $21.94 $43.88
Diesel $6.39 $27.48 $54.96

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Richville and Columbus. The current time is 03:27:39.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.