Columbus, Ohio to Medina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

100.8 miles 162.3 km · straight line
110.9 miles actual route 178.5 km · driving distance
2h 7min estimated drive time
$11 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~42min flight time · usually no direct flights
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Medina?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Medina is 100.8 miles (162.3 km) as the crow flies. Medina is located NE of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 110.9 miles, taking about 2h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 42min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Columbus, Ohio and Medina. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Columbus, Ohio to Medina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 7min $11 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 32min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 1min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Medina

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Medina
41.14°N, 81.86°W
America/New_York
332m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 34 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 246.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM