Where is Athens, Ohio

Athens is a city in southeastern Ohio and serves as the county seat of Athens County. It is home to Ohio University, the oldest public university in the state, and is the principal city of the Athens micropolitan area. Located about 75 miles southeast of Columbus, Athens is known for its vibrant college-town atmosphere, historic downtown, and scenic Appalachian foothills.

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About Map: The map shows the location of Athens in Athens County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

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Where is Athens Located?

Athens is a city located in Athens County, Ohio, the United States. The city lies in the Appalachian region of southeastern Ohio along the Hocking River. It is approximately 28 miles (45 km) west of Parkersburg, West Virginia, 43 miles (69 km) north of Gallipolis, and about 75 miles (121 km) southeast of Columbus. Athens is located at 39.3292° North latitude and 82.1013° West longitude. According to the 2020 United States Census, the city had a population of 23,849. Athens covers approximately 10.41 square miles (26.96 sq km). The city is best known for Ohio University, its lively Uptown district, and its location amid the rolling hills and forests of southeastern Ohio.

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Distance from Athens, OH to Nearby Cities

• Nelsonville, OH – 12 miles (19 km)
• Logan, OH – 27 miles (43 km)
• Parkersburg, WV – 33 miles (53 km)
• Gallipolis, OH – 43 miles (69 km)
• Marietta, OH – 38 miles (61 km)
• Jackson, OH – 44 miles (71 km)
• Chillicothe, OH – 58 miles (93 km)
• Lancaster, OH – 59 miles (95 km)
• Zanesville, OH – 62 miles (100 km)
• Circleville, OH – 66 miles (106 km)
• Portsmouth, OH – 74 miles (119 km)
• Columbus, OH – 75 miles (121 km)
• Huntington, WV – 78 miles (126 km)
• Newark, OH – 79 miles (127 km)
• Charleston, WV – 88 miles (142 km)
• Cambridge, OH – 72 miles (116 km)
• Morgantown, WV – 112 miles (180 km)
• Dayton, OH – 137 miles (220 km)
• Cincinnati, OH – 140 miles (225 km)
• Cleveland, OH – 165 miles (266 km)

Top Attractions in Athens

• Ohio University
• Uptown Athens Historic District
• Strouds Run State Park
• Kennedy Museum of Art
• Hocking River
• Sells Park
• Dairy Barn Arts Center
• Athens Farmers Market
• Ridges Museum
• Hockhocking Adena Bikeway

Airports Near Athens

• Ohio University Airport (ATO) – 11 miles (18 km)
• Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB) – 36 miles (58 km)
• Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) – 77 miles (124 km)
• John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) – 82 miles (132 km)
• Yeager Airport (CRW) – 89 miles (143 km)

Sources:

Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the Official City of Athens Website.

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