How far is Botkins, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Botkins, OH to Columbus, OH is about 85 miles (136.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
85.02 mi
01h 25m
Flight
71.5 mi
115.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.5 mi
Kilometers
115.07 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.02 mi
Kilometers
136.82 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Mon, May 25, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Botkins
Mon, May 25, 11:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Botkins
2026-05-25T08:55
Arrive Columbus
Mon, May 25, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Botkins
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
North Lewisburg
OH

City in Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America

From Botkins
42.4 mi
00h 42m
To Columbus
42.6 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    1931 ft · 38 sec · East State Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Botkins Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Botkins Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Pike Street

    11.6 mi · 16 min · Pike Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    47.1 mi · 52 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South

    1524 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street

    747 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street

    686 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Third Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  17. 17

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Botkins and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pike Street
11.6 mi · 14%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.14 mi · 8%
Botkins Road
7.02 mi · 8%
I 670 East
3.65 mi · 4%
West Freeway
2.28 mi · 3%
I 70 East
1.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

47.1 mi · 00h 52m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Lewisburg
00h 42m from Botkins
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Botkins 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 Botkins to Columbus?

The road trip is about 85 miles (136.8 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

North Lewisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Botkins and 42.6 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Lewisburg

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

56 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Botkins and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 71.5 mi (115.07 km).

Botkins

#1 Botkins

Town

Population1,160
Coordinates40.4678300, -84.1805000
Altitude305
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: East State Street (-84.1805, 40.467788)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.36 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.23
6 gal · 22.72 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.12 $22.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.73 $25.45
Premium $4.79 $14.37 $28.74
Diesel $4.30 $12.91 $25.82

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Botkins and Columbus. The current time is 08:55:56.

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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.