How far is Summerside, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Summerside, OH to Columbus, OH is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.69 mi
01h 40m
Flight
90.68 mi
145.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.68 mi
Kilometers
145.93 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.69 mi
Kilometers
170.09 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Wed, Nov 11, 4:52 AM EST
Return by in Summerside
Wed, Nov 11, 6:32 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summerside
2026-11-11T03:12
Arrive Columbus
Wed, Nov 11, 4:52 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Summerside
9:30 PM EST
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
Port William
OH

Village in Ohio

From Summerside
53.7 mi
00h 50m
To Columbus
51.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63ยฐF
Veterans Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
1 to 7 mph S
Destination
62ยฐF
Veterans Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Nov 11 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m ยท 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Summerside Road

    22 m ยท 11 sec ยท Summerside Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Old State Route 74

    982 ft ยท 22 sec ยท Old State Route 74

  4. 4

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    2681 ft ยท 52 sec ยท James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Columbus

    1776 ft ยท 44 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    13.9 mi ยท 16 min ยท Circle Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1.2 km ยท 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    14.2 mi ยท 16 min ยท Northeast Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft ยท 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    157 m ยท 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    4.3 mi ยท 9 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi ยท 5 min ยท Middleboro Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m ยท 10 sec ยท Wilmington Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft ยท 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi ยท 1 hr 15 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft ยท 46 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1772 ft ยท 28 sec ยท South Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    2027 ft ยท 55 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    2454 ft ยท 2 min ยท South Front Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1259 ft ยท 54 sec ยท West State Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East State Street

    32 m ยท 4 sec ยท East State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    27 m ยท 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summerside 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
70.3 mi ยท 67%
Northeast Expressway
14.2 mi ยท 13%
Circle Freeway
13.9 mi ยท 13%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi ยท 2%
South Innerbelt
0.72 mi ยท 1%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

68.9 mi ยท 01h 15m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port William
00h 50m from Summerside
Leave By
3:10 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Summerside and Partly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Port William is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.7 miles from Summerside and 51.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.19 one way or $28.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Summerside and Partly Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Port William

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

79 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

81 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

82 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

100 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summerside and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 90.68 mi (145.93 km).

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#1 Summerside

Summerside is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.1047800, -84.2882700
Altitude268
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: (-84.288285, 39.104833)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.12 L ยท about $14.19
Round trip
$28.39
7.46 gal ยท 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.81 $14.19 $28.39
Mid-grade $4.37 $16.30 $32.59
Premium $4.91 $18.30 $36.60
Diesel $6.29 $23.47 $46.94

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 ยท Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Summerside and Columbus. The current time is 03:12:21.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.