Columbus, Ohio to Portsmouth, Ohio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

84.9 miles 136.7 km · straight line
89 miles actual route 143.2 km · driving distance
2h 8min estimated drive time
$9 - $11 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
180° S bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Ohio from Portsmouth, Ohio?

The distance from Columbus, Ohio to Portsmouth, Ohio is 84.9 miles (136.7 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, Ohio is located S of Columbus, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 89 miles, taking about 2h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. 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. 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 Portsmouth, Ohio. 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 Portsmouth, Ohio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 8min $9 - $11 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 34min $7–$13* Budget
Train ~2h 2min $11–$31* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Ohio & Portsmouth, Ohio

Quick Facts

Columbus, Ohio
39.96°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
275m elevation
Portsmouth, Ohio
38.73°N, 83.00°W
America/New_York
162m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 28 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 293.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM