How far is Spring Valley, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Spring Valley, OH to Columbus, OH is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
102.23 mi
01h 50m
Flight
86.77 mi
139.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.77 mi
Kilometers
139.65 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.23 mi
Kilometers
164.52 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Spring Valley
Wed, Apr 15, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spring Valley
2026-04-14T23:29
Arrive Columbus
Wed, Apr 15, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spring Valley
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
Londonderry
OH

City in Ohio, United States of America

From Spring Valley
51 mi
00h 55m
To Columbus
51.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 21 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    93 m · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    23 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Jackson Pike

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Jackson Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2387 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward US 35 West: Jackson

    1497 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    56.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Columbus

    34.5 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Continue on South High Street

    9 mi · 17 min · South High Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East State Street

    758 ft · 35 sec · East State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spring Valley 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 West
56.6 mi · 55%
US 23 North
34.5 mi · 34%
South High Street
8.95 mi · 9%
Jackson Pike
1.22 mi · 1%
East State Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

US 35 West

Merge slight left

56.3 mi · 01h 06m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
86.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Londonderry
00h 55m from Spring Valley
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy leaving Spring Valley and Slight 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 Spring Valley to Columbus?

The road trip is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Londonderry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Spring Valley and 51.2 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 86.7 miles (139.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.38 one way or $26.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy around Spring Valley and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Londonderry

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

63 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Columbus, OH

79 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

88 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

99 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spring Valley and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 86.77 mi (139.65 km).

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#1 Spring Valley

Human settlement in Greene County, Ohio, United States of America

Population500
Coordinates38.8431400, -82.2584800
Altitude180
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: Pinecrest Drive (-82.258528, 38.843266)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
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
3.61 gal
13.66 L · about $13.38
Round trip
$26.75
7.22 gal · 27.32 L
Estimated CO2
32.1 kg one way
Round trip: 64.2 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.38 $26.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.31 $30.63
Premium $4.79 $17.29 $34.58
Diesel $4.30 $15.54 $31.07

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Spring Valley and Columbus. The current time is 23:29:26.

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.