How far is Scipio, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Scipio, OH to Columbus, OH is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
90.6 mi
01h 42m
Flight
78.64 mi
126.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.64 mi
Kilometers
126.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.6 mi
Kilometers
145.81 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Scipio
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scipio
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Columbus
Wed, Apr 22, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scipio
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
Mount Gilead
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Scipio
45.6 mi
00h 51m
To Columbus
45 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cr23

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Cr23

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Benjamin Franklin Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Benjamin Franklin Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on West Tiffin Street

    1481 ft · 38 sec · West Tiffin Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2244 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Columbus-Sandusky Road

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Columbus-Sandusky Road

  6. 6

    Continue on STATE ROUTE 4

    3.5 mi · 5 min · STATE ROUTE 4

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 4

    4 mi · 5 min · State Route 4

  8. 8

    Continue on North Sandusky Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · North Sandusky Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1941 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Bucyrus Bypass

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Bucyrus Bypass

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 602: New Washington, Galion

    1992 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Biddle Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Biddle Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Morrow County Line Road

    1982 ft · 2 min · Crawford Morrow County Line Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Route 61

    7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto State Route 61

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61

  21. 21

    Continue on Sunbury State Road

    2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 61

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 61

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    1895 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    29.7 mi · 33 min

  25. 25

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  31. 31

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scipio 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 61
48.8 mi · 54%
Columbus-Sandusky Road
8.22 mi · 9%
STATE ROUTE 4
7.55 mi · 8%
Bucyrus Bypass
7.11 mi · 8%
Benjamin Franklin Highway
3.64 mi · 4%
Biddle Road
1.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 61

Merge slight left

29.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
78.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Gilead
00h 51m from Scipio
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Scipio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Mount Gilead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Scipio and 45 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.86 one way or $23.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Scipio and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Gilead

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

67 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

100 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

110 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scipio and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 78.64 mi (126.56 km).

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#1 Scipio

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population1,282
Coordinates41.0989400, -82.9585200
Altitude285
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: Cr23 (-82.957409, 41.098934)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.1 L · about $11.86
Round trip
$23.71
6.4 gal · 24.2 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.86 $23.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.57 $27.15
Premium $4.79 $15.33 $30.66
Diesel $4.30 $13.77 $27.55

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scipio and Columbus. The current time is 22:05:22.

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.