How far is Bellville, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Bellville, OH to Columbus, OH is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.58 mi
00h 59m
Flight
52.29 mi
84.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.29 mi
Kilometers
84.15 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.58 mi
Kilometers
97.49 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM EDT
Return by in Bellville
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellville
2026-04-23T08:13
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Marengo
OH

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

From Bellville
30.3 mi
00h 29m
To Columbus
30.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Bellville and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    51 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Church Street

    2349 ft · 40 sec · Church Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 97

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 97

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 South: Columbus

    2002 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellville 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
55.2 mi · 91%
State Route 97
2.68 mi · 4%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 1%
North Third Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Church Street
0.44 mi · 1%
I 670 East
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 01h 00m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
00h 29m from Bellville
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellville and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Bellville and 30.3 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.93 one way or $15.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellville and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 52.29 mi (84.15 km).

Bellville

#1 Bellville

Town in Ohio

Population1,935
Coordinates40.6200600, -82.5107200
Altitude347
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: (-82.510701, 40.620081)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $7.93
Round trip
$15.86
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.93 $15.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.08 $18.16
Premium $4.79 $10.25 $20.50
Diesel $4.30 $9.21 $18.42

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 Bellville and Columbus. The current time is 08:13:34.

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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.