How far is Sciotodale, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Sciotodale, OH to Columbus, OH is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
96.17 mi
01h 44m
Flight
83.64 mi
134.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.64 mi
Kilometers
134.61 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.17 mi
Kilometers
154.77 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Nov 7, 2:38 AM EST
Return by in Sciotodale
Sat, Nov 7, 4:23 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sciotodale
2026-11-07T00:54
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Nov 7, 2:38 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:00 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sciotodale
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
Chillicothe
OH

City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States

From Sciotodale
46.8 mi
00h 52m
To Columbus
49.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 8 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 Sciotodale and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Webster Street

    1001 ft · 22 sec · Webster Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward SR 823 North

    1912 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

    15.3 mi · 16 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe

    2634 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.5 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  7. 7

    Continue on South High Street

    9 mi · 17 min · South High Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East State Street

    758 ft · 35 sec · East State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sciotodale 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 23 North
68.5 mi · 71%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
15.3 mi · 16%
South High Street
8.95 mi · 9%
SR 823 North
0.36 mi
Webster Street
0.19 mi
East State Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

US 23 North

Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

34.5 mi · 00h 45m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
83.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chillicothe
00h 52m from Sciotodale
Leave By
3:00 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Sciotodale 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 Sciotodale to Columbus?

The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Sciotodale and 49.4 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:00 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.49 one way or $26.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny around Sciotodale and Partly Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

68 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Columbus, OH

70 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

99 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Maysville

102 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sciotodale and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 83.64 mi (134.61 km).

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#1 Sciotodale

Sciotodale is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates38.7548000, -82.8687800
Altitude182
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: Webster Street (-82.868815, 38.754863)
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 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.85 L · about $13.49
Round trip
$26.98
6.78 gal · 25.7 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $13.49 $26.98
Mid-grade $4.56 $15.47 $30.93
Premium $5.10 $17.30 $34.59
Diesel $6.39 $21.67 $43.33

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 Sciotodale and Columbus. The current time is 00:54:10.

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.