How far is Sharon, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Sharon, OH to Columbus, OH is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
101.64 mi
01h 33m
Flight
77.61 mi
124.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.61 mi
Kilometers
124.9 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.64 mi
Kilometers
163.57 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 PM EDT
Return by in Sharon
Sun, Apr 19, 1:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sharon
2026-04-19T10:42
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 12:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sharon
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
Zanesville
OH

City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States

From Sharon
50.8 mi
00h 46m
To Columbus
50.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McConnelsville Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · McConnelsville Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 77 North

    837 ft · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Columbus

    2994 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    78.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on East Mound Street

    1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2066 ft · 1 min · 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 Sharon 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
79.1 mi · 78%
I 77 North
19.1 mi · 19%
McConnelsville Road
2.13 mi · 2%
East State Street
0.39 mi
South Grant Avenue
0.37 mi
Downtown
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

78.5 mi · 01h 26m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
77.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesville
00h 46m from Sharon
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sharon and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Sharon and 50.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.30 one way or $26.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sharon and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Zanesville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sharon and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 77.61 mi (124.9 km).

Sharon

#1 Sharon

Township in Noble County, Ohio

Population8,864
Coordinates39.7361800, -81.5654000
Altitude297
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: McConnelsville Road (-81.565402, 39.736146)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.58 L · about $13.30
Round trip
$26.60
7.18 gal · 27.16 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.30 $26.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.23 $30.46
Premium $4.79 $17.20 $34.39
Diesel $4.30 $15.45 $30.90

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sharon and Columbus. The current time is 10:42:41.

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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.