How far is Wetherington, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Wetherington, OH to Columbus, OH is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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Halfway Point
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Place in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wetherington and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wetherington and Columbus.
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Start on Shaker Run Lane
596 ft · 30 sec · Shaker Run Lane
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Turn left onto Saint Ives Place
1714 ft · 1 min · Saint Ives Place
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Turn right onto Harbour Town Drive
842 ft · 29 sec · Harbour Town Drive
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Turn left onto Harbour Town Drive
65 m · 17 sec · Harbour Town Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Liberty Way
1.9 mi · 4 min · Liberty Way
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Continue on Mason Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mason Road
35 m · 2 sec · Mason Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road
7 m · 1 sec · Mason Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
2211 ft · 48 sec · Mason Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1390 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus
1774 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1772 ft · 28 sec · South Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right
2027 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South Front Street
2454 ft · 2 min · South Front Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
1259 ft · 54 sec · West State Street
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Continue on 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 Wetherington and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wetherington and 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 Wetherington to Columbus?
The road trip is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Bowersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Wetherington and 45.4 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Wetherington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Bowersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wetherington and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 84.15 mi (135.43 km).
#1 Wetherington
Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio
| Population | 1,302 |
| Coordinates | 39.3636700, -84.3774400 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: (-82.998413, 39.960936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 148 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.74 | $27.49 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $15.52 | $31.04 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.94 | $27.89 |
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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