How far is Saint Joseph, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, OH to Columbus, OH is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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 02m.
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.
City in Logan County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Columbus.
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Start on Sawmill Road
1855 ft · 1 min · Sawmill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto Carthagena Road
3 mi · 4 min · Carthagena Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
47 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
39.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Turn right
47.1 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South
1524 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
747 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street
686 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.5 km · 3 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 Saint Joseph and Columbus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
47.1 mi · 00h 52m
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 Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Columbus?
The road trip is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Bellefontaine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Saint Joseph and 56.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.3 miles (156.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.89 one way or $29.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Bellefontaine
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 Bellefontaine.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 97.33 mi (156.63 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,784 |
| Coordinates | 40.4264400, -84.7394100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $14.89 | $29.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.05 | $34.11 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.26 | $38.51 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.30 | $34.60 |
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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