How far is Tipp City, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Tipp City, OH to Columbus, OH is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
74.89 mi
01h 12m
Flight
62.14 mi
100.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.14 mi
Kilometers
100.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.89 mi
Kilometers
120.53 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Tipp City
Sun, Apr 19, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tipp City
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tipp City
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
South Vienna
OH

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

From Tipp City
35.7 mi
00h 36m
To Columbus
39.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tipp City and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    1056 ft · 50 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Milton Carlisle Road

    2486 ft · 47 sec · Milton Carlisle Road

  5. 5

    Continue on West Jefferson Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Milton Carlisle Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Milton Carlisle Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Medway-Carlisle Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Medway-Carlisle Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Medway-New Carlisle Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Medway-New Carlisle Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Sycamore Street

    1579 ft · 30 sec · Sycamore Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Spangler Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Spangler Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1785 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street

    747 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street

    686 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Third Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tipp City 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
51.9 mi · 69%
West Main Street
7.24 mi · 10%
I 670 East
3.65 mi · 5%
North Medway-Carlisle Road
2 mi · 3%
Spangler Road
1.58 mi · 2%
Milton Carlisle Road
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Vienna
00h 36m from Tipp City
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tipp City 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 Tipp City to Columbus?

The road trip is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

South Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Tipp City and 39.2 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.78 one way or $19.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Tipp City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near South Vienna

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Vienna and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 10.6 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Vienna.

BUS

Columbus, OH

53 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

119 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tipp City and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 62.14 mi (100.01 km).

Tipp City

#1 Tipp City

City in Miami County, Ohio, United States of America

Population10,115
Coordinates39.9583900, -84.1721600
Altitude252
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: (-84.171882, 39.958394)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
10 L · about $9.78
Round trip
$19.56
5.28 gal · 20 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.78 $19.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.20 $22.40
Premium $4.79 $12.65 $25.29
Diesel $4.30 $11.36 $22.73

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 Tipp City and Columbus. The current time is 22:11:31.

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.