How far is South Amherst, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from South Amherst, OH to Columbus, OH is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Amherst and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Amherst and Columbus.
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Start on Leonard Street
72 m · 18 sec · Leonard Street
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Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Telegraph Road
3171 ft · 54 sec · Telegraph Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Baumhart Road
65 m · 3 sec · Baumhart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Baumhart Road
6 mi · 9 min · Baumhart Road
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Turn right onto Kipton East Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kipton East Road
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Keep left
96 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Ashland-Kipton Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Ashland-Kipton Road
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Continue on South State Street
2641 ft · 53 sec · South State Street
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Continue on Ashland-Kipton Road
8.6 mi · 15 min · Ashland-Kipton Road
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Keep slight right
1493 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit right
2527 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
76 mi · 1 hr 22 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 South Amherst and Columbus.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
76 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Amherst to Columbus?
The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from South Amherst and 59.1 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104 miles (167.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Amherst and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Lexington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Amherst and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 103.97 mi (167.33 km).
#1 South Amherst
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,663 |
| Coordinates | 41.3558800, -82.2537700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 190 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.69 | $35.38 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.97 | $39.95 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
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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