How far is Sardinia, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Sardinia, OH to Columbus, OH is about 96.3 miles (155 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
96.33 mi
01h 50m
Flight
78.76 mi
126.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.76 mi
Kilometers
126.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.33 mi
Kilometers
155.03 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, May 30, 4:01 AM EDT
Return by in Sardinia
Sat, May 30, 5:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sardinia
2026-05-30T02:11
Arrive Columbus
Sat, May 30, 4:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sardinia
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
Bowersville
OH

Place in Ohio, USA

From Sardinia
49.6 mi
00h 55m
To Columbus
46.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1225 ft · 34 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Purdy Road

    1563 ft · 51 sec · Purdy Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    6.3 mi · 8 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Mount Orab, Fayetteville

    1145 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North High Street

    18.9 mi · 27 min · North High Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Cuba Avenue

    11.5 mi · 19 min · Cuba Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Xenia Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Xenia Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1333 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    55 mi · 1 hr

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1772 ft · 28 sec · South Innerbelt

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2027 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    2454 ft · 2 min · South Front Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1259 ft · 54 sec · West State Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sardinia 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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
55.6 mi · 58%
North High Street
18.9 mi · 20%
Cuba Avenue
11.5 mi · 12%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
6.3 mi · 7%
Xenia Avenue
4.64 mi · 5%
South Innerbelt
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

55 mi · 01h 00m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
78.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowersville
00h 55m from Sardinia
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sardinia and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sardinia to Columbus?

The road trip is about 96.3 miles (155 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Bowersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Sardinia and 46.7 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 78.8 miles (126.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.60 one way or $25.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sardinia and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Bowersville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

75 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

85 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

88 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

103 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sardinia and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 78.76 mi (126.75 km).

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#1 Sardinia

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

Population1,138
Coordinates39.0078400, -83.8085400
Altitude292
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: South Main Street (-83.808679, 39.007858)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.4 gal
12.87 L · about $12.60
Round trip
$25.19
6.8 gal · 25.74 L
Estimated CO2
30.2 kg one way
Round trip: 60.4 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.60 $25.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.42 $28.85
Premium $4.79 $16.29 $32.57
Diesel $4.30 $14.63 $29.27

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Sardinia and Columbus. The current time is 02:11:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.