How far is Scott, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Scott, OH to Columbus, OH is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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 21m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scott and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott and Columbus.
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Start on Blaine Street
2938 ft · 2 min · Blaine Street
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit left
2493 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 115: Kalida, Lima
1795 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto North West Street
5.7 mi · 8 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
145 m · 10 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
2531 ft · 47 sec · North Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto West Wayne Street
84 m · 10 sec · West Wayne Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
2451 ft · 53 sec · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Elm Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Elm Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bellefontaine Avenue
5 m · 1 sec · Bellefontaine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Bellefontaine Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Bellefontaine Avenue
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Turn straight onto Harding Highway
2200 ft · 55 sec · Harding Highway
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Turn right onto Bellefontaine Road
9.9 mi · 14 min · Bellefontaine Road
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Continue straight
16.9 mi · 24 min
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Continue on County Road 130
1189 ft · 38 sec · County Road 130
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Turn left onto County Road 37
659 ft · 19 sec · County Road 37
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Turn right
45.6 mi · 50 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 Scott 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
45.6 mi · 00h 50m
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 Scott and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scott to Columbus?
The road trip is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Belle Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.8 miles from Scott and 72.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.5 miles (176.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 1:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.15 one way or $36.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scott and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Belle Center
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 Belle Center.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scott and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 109.48 mi (176.19 km).
#1 Scott
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,448 |
| Coordinates | 40.9897700, -84.5832900 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.15 | $36.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.79 | $41.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.47 | $46.94 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.09 | $42.18 |
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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