How far is Barberton, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Barberton, OH to Columbus, OH is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.1 miles (166 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
119.89 mi
01h 52m
Flight
103.17 mi
166.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.17 mi
Kilometers
166.03 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.89 mi
Kilometers
192.95 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Return by in Barberton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barberton
2026-04-23T07:26
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barberton
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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Barberton
59.8 mi
00h 56m
To Columbus
60 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Barberton and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    49 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    39 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto West Park Avenue

    122 m · 20 sec · West Park Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest

    1432 ft · 58 sec · 2nd Street Northwest

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Hopocan Avenue

    619 ft · 25 sec · West Hopocan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest

    2404 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Barber Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Barber Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 76 West, US 224 West: Lodi

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.1 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barberton 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
100 mi · 83%
I 76 West
15.4 mi · 13%
Barber Road
1.23 mi · 1%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 1%
North Third Street
0.67 mi · 1%
4th Street Northwest
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

98.8 mi · 01h 47m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
103.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 56m from Barberton
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Barberton and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Barberton to Columbus?

The road trip is about 119.9 miles (192.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.8 miles from Barberton and 60 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 103.1 miles (166 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.67 one way or $31.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barberton and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lexington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lexington.

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barberton and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 103.17 mi (166.03 km).

Barberton

#1 Barberton

City in Ohio, USA

Population25,815
Coordinates41.0128300, -81.6051200
Altitude297
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: Wooster Road North (-81.606202, 41.012949)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.01 L · about $15.67
Round trip
$31.34
8.46 gal · 32.02 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.67 $31.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.94 $35.89
Premium $4.79 $20.26 $40.52
Diesel $4.30 $18.21 $36.41

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Barberton and Columbus. The current time is 07:26:20.

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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.