How far is Beechwood Trails, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Beechwood Trails, OH to Columbus, OH is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.25 mi
00h 34m
Flight
18.93 mi
30.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.46 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.25 mi
Kilometers
40.63 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 12:43 AM EDT
Return by in Beechwood Trails
Thu, Apr 16, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beechwood Trails
2026-04-16T00:08
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 12:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Beechwood Trails
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Reynoldsburg
OH

City in Ohio

From Beechwood Trails
12.6 mi
00h 17m
To Columbus
12.7 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beechwood Trails and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Venetian Way

    909 ft · 36 sec · Venetian Way

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Citation Drive

    533 ft · 20 sec · Citation Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hillgail Road

    2446 ft · 1 min · Hillgail Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Middle Ground Road

    662 ft · 25 sec · Middle Ground Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Watkins Road Southwest

    2566 ft · 2 min · Watkins Road Southwest

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1595 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 20 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on East Mound Street

    1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
17.1 mi · 68%
Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
2.78 mi · 11%
East Broad Street
1.69 mi · 7%
South Main Street
0.87 mi · 3%
Watkins Road Southwest
0.49 mi · 2%
Hillgail Road
0.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

16.8 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Reynoldsburg
00h 17m from Beechwood Trails
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Beechwood Trails and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beechwood Trails to Columbus?

The road trip is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Reynoldsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Beechwood Trails and 12.7 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.30 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Beechwood Trails and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Reynoldsburg

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

16 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beechwood Trails and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 18.93 mi (30.46 km).

Beechwood Trails

#1 Beechwood Trails

Census designated place

Population3,020
Coordinates40.0236700, -82.6507200
Altitude368
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: Venetian Way Southwest (-82.650478, 40.022941)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 41 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.37 L · about $3.30
Round trip
$6.59
1.78 gal · 6.74 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.30 $6.59
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.78 $7.55
Premium $4.79 $4.26 $8.53
Diesel $4.30 $3.83 $7.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Beechwood Trails and Columbus. The current time is 00:08:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.