How far is Belpre, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Belpre, OH to Columbus, OH is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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.
City in Hocking County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Belpre and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belpre and Columbus.
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Start on the route
7 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
51 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1001 ft · 44 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Campus Drive
1265 ft · 35 sec · Campus Drive
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Turn right onto Depot Street
537 ft · 29 sec · Depot Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pomeroy Pike
74 m · 15 sec · Pomeroy Pike
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Turn right onto Clement Avenue
1579 ft · 1 min · Clement Avenue
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Turn left onto SR 7
14.6 mi · 19 min · SR 7
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, SR 32 West: Athens, Chillicothe
19.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West: Columbus
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 37 min
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
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Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · Logan-Lancaster Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Bypass
13.3 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway
2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on College Avenue
740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue
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Continue on College Avenue
1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1554 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
3.6 mi · 5 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
1663 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on East Mound Street
1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street
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Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
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Turn left onto East State Street
2066 ft · 1 min · 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 Belpre and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 33 West
Merge slight left
31.6 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Belpre and Sunny near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Belpre to Columbus?
The road trip is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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 54.2 miles from Belpre and 54.4 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.5 miles (144.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.23 one way or $28.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Belpre and Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Logan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Logan.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Belpre and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 89.52 mi (144.07 km).
#1 Belpre
City in Washington County, Ohio
| Population | 3,759 |
| Coordinates | 39.2739600, -81.5729000 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| 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: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $14.23 | $28.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.29 | $32.58 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.39 | $36.79 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.53 | $33.05 |
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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