How far is Bloomfield, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, OH to Columbus, OH is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.74 mi
02h 22m
Flight
99.24 mi
159.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.24 mi
Kilometers
159.71 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.74 mi
Kilometers
208.8 km
Drive Time
02h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 3:18 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 16, 5:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-16T12:56
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 3:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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
Norwich
OH

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

From Bloomfield
64.8 mi
01h 11m
To Columbus
64.9 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Bloomfield and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1798 ft · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto State Route 260

    5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 260

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 565

    6.9 mi · 12 min · State Route 565

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harriettsville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Harriettsville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Frostyville Road

    13.5 mi · 24 min · Frostyville Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodsfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodsfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on McConnelsville Road

    1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    837 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Columbus

    2994 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    78.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on East Mound Street

    1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  16. 16

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
79.1 mi · 61%
I 77 North
19.1 mi · 15%
Frostyville Road
13.5 mi · 10%
State Route 565
6.94 mi · 5%
State Route 260
5.32 mi · 4%
Harriettsville Road
2.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

78.5 mi · 01h 26m

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
02h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.5 mi
99.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwich
01h 11m from Bloomfield
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield to Columbus?

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?

Norwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Bloomfield and 64.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 99.2 miles (159.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bloomfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Norwich

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 99.24 mi (159.71 km).

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#1 Bloomfield

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population1,235
Coordinates39.5617400, -81.2040000
Altitude211
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: SR 260 (-81.204274, 39.561555)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.33 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.94
9.16 gal · 34.66 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.97 $33.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.43 $38.86
Premium $4.79 $21.94 $43.88
Diesel $4.30 $19.71 $39.42

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Columbus. The current time is 12:56:04.

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.