How far is Sebring, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Sebring, OH to Columbus, OH is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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 38m.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sebring and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sebring and Columbus.
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Start on North 15th Street
45 m · 11 sec · North 15th Street
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Turn left onto West Ohio Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · West Ohio Avenue
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Continue on Alliance Sebring Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Alliance Sebring Road
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Continue on East Patterson Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Patterson Street
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Turn right onto Hester Avenue
554 ft · 22 sec · Hester Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ely Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Ely Street
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Continue on Beeson Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Beeson Street
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Turn left
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
12.1 mi · 16 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
748 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Market Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North
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Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast
531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
3100 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 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 Sebring and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
66.5 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sebring 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 Sebring to Columbus?
The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Sebring and 81.4 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.5 miles (198.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.45 one way or $40.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sebring and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sebring and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 123.5 mi (198.75 km).
#1 Sebring
Town in Mahoning County, Ohio
| Population | 4,157 |
| Coordinates | 40.9228400, -81.0189800 |
| Altitude | 336 |
| 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: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
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 | $20.45 | $40.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.42 | $46.83 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.44 | $52.88 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.76 | $47.52 |
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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