How far is Barlow, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Barlow, OH to Columbus, OH is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
100.21 mi
01h 49m
Flight
80.88 mi
130.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.88 mi
Kilometers
130.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.21 mi
Kilometers
161.27 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Barlow
Thu, Apr 23, 9:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barlow
2026-04-23T05:58
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barlow
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
Logan
OH

City in Hocking County, Ohio, United States

From Barlow
50 mi
00h 54m
To Columbus
50.2 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Barlow and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Warrior Drive

    7 m · 3 sec · Warrior Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    29 mi · 51 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    917 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on East Mound Street

    1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barlow and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Warrior Drive
29 mi · 29%
Lancaster Bypass
13.3 mi · 13%
Southeast Expressway
8.87 mi · 9%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.82 mi · 8%
Logan-Lancaster Road
3.76 mi · 4%
East Freeway
3.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

29 mi · 00h 51m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
80.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Logan
00h 54m from Barlow
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Barlow and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Logan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Barlow and 50.2 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Barlow and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Logan

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Logan, 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 Logan.

BUS

Columbus, OH

69 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

103 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

119 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barlow and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 80.88 mi (130.17 km).

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#1 Barlow

Town

Population2,520
Coordinates39.3986900, -81.6648500
Altitude230
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: Warrior Drive (-81.664905, 39.398693)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.39 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.23
7.08 gal · 26.78 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.12 $26.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.02 $30.03
Premium $4.79 $16.96 $33.91
Diesel $4.30 $15.24 $30.47

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 Barlow and Columbus. The current time is 05:58:12.

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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.