How far is Russells Point, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Russells Point, OH to Columbus, OH is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
68.23 mi
01h 07m
Flight
58.87 mi
94.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.87 mi
Kilometers
94.75 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.23 mi
Kilometers
109.8 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Russells Point
Tue, May 12, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russells Point
2026-05-12T21:36
Arrive Columbus
Tue, May 12, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russells Point
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
Milford Center
OH

Human settlement in Union County, Ohio, United States of America

From Russells Point
34.1 mi
00h 33m
To Columbus
34.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Russells Point and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1504 ft · 32 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lincoln Boulevard

    27 m · 9 sec · Lincoln Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    51 mi · 57 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South

    1524 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street

    747 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street

    686 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.5 km · 3 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 Russells Point 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.14 mi · 10%
I 670 East
3.65 mi · 5%
West Freeway
2.28 mi · 3%
I 70 East
1.42 mi · 2%
North Third Street
0.95 mi · 1%
I 270 South
0.81 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

51 mi · 00h 57m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
58.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Center
00h 33m from Russells Point
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Russells Point and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Russells Point to Columbus?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Milford Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Russells Point and 34.2 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.93 one way or $17.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Russells Point and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Center

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

45 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russells Point and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 58.87 mi (94.75 km).

Russells Point

#1 Russells Point

City in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,378
Coordinates40.4711600, -83.8927200
Altitude306
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: East Main Street (-83.89283, 40.471042)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.11 L · about $8.93
Round trip
$17.86
4.82 gal · 18.22 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.93 $17.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.22 $20.45
Premium $4.79 $11.54 $23.09
Diesel $4.30 $10.37 $20.75

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Russells Point and Columbus. The current time is 21:36:57.

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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.