How far is Bellevue, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Bellevue, OH to Columbus, OH is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
98.78 mi
01h 58m
Flight
91.06 mi
146.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.06 mi
Kilometers
146.54 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.78 mi
Kilometers
158.97 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 4:24 AM EDT
Return by in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-04-17T02:26
Arrive Columbus
Fri, Apr 17, 4:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
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
Edison
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Bellevue
50.6 mi
00h 59m
To Columbus
48.2 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kilbourne Street

    20 m · 2 sec · Kilbourne Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    59 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Monroe Street

    667 ft · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    6.8 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    25.2 mi · 36 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1941 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bucyrus Bypass

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Bucyrus Bypass

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 602: New Washington, Galion

    1992 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Biddle Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Biddle Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crawford Morrow County Line Road

    1982 ft · 2 min · Crawford Morrow County Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 61

    7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61

  15. 15

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto State Route 61

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61

  18. 18

    Continue on Sunbury State Road

    2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 61

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 61

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right

    1895 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    29.7 mi · 33 min

  22. 22

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue 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
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 61
48.8 mi · 49%
Bucyrus Bypass
7.11 mi · 7%
Biddle Road
1.72 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.68 mi · 2%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Route 61

Merge slight left

29.7 mi · 00h 33m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Edison
00h 59m from Bellevue
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Bellevue and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Edison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Bellevue and 48.2 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.89 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Bellevue and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Edison

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

68 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

99 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 91.06 mi (146.54 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

City in Ohio, United States

Population4,370
Coordinates41.2736600, -82.8415800
Altitude229
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: Kilbourne Street (-82.841649, 41.273726)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.19 L · about $12.89
Round trip
$25.79
6.96 gal · 26.38 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.89 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.76 $29.52
Premium $4.79 $16.67 $33.34
Diesel $4.30 $14.98 $29.96

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Columbus. The current time is 02:26:29.

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.