How far is Bellefontaine, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Bellefontaine, OH to Columbus, OH is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Union County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellefontaine and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellefontaine and Columbus.
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Start on East Columbus Avenue
6 m · 5 sec · East Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
160 m · 15 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Sandusky Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Sandusky Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 33 East
2069 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Route 33
39.4 mi · 43 min · US Route 33
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South
1524 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
747 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street
686 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.5 km · 3 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellefontaine and Columbus.
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.
US Route 33
Merge slight left onto US Route 33
39.4 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bellefontaine and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellefontaine to Columbus?
The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Unionville Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Bellefontaine and 29.1 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.63 one way or $15.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bellefontaine and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Unionville Center
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellefontaine and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 48.77 mi (78.48 km).
#1 Bellefontaine
City in Logan County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 13,150 |
| Coordinates | 40.3611600, -83.7596600 |
| Altitude | 379 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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