How far is Bradner, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Bradner, OH to Columbus, OH is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.9 miles (156 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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.
County seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bradner and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradner and Columbus.
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Start on Plin Street
122 m · 18 sec · Plin Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
668 ft · 16 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Caldwell Street
2658 ft · 2 min · Caldwell Street
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Continue on Caldwell Road
2658 ft · 2 min · Caldwell Road
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Turn right onto Fostoria Road
5 mi · 7 min · Fostoria Road
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Continue on County Line Street
6.7 mi · 10 min · County Line Street
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Continue on South Countyline Street
690 ft · 17 sec · South Countyline Street
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Turn left onto West South Street
1280 ft · 22 sec · West South Street
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Continue on Midblock Underpass
1979 ft · 41 sec · Midblock Underpass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lytle Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Lytle Street
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Turn slight right onto Columbus Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto New Riegel Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · New Riegel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Clay Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · Clay Street
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Take the ramp left
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37
1170 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1766 ft · 26 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Street
968 ft · 18 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East William Street
3276 ft · 44 sec · East William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Take the exit right
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · 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 Bradner and Columbus.
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.
Clay Street
Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bradner and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bradner to Columbus?
The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Bradner and 51.9 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.9 miles (156 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.04 one way or $28.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bradner and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
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 Marion.
Columbus, OH
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bradner and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 96.96 mi (156.04 km).
#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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.04 | $28.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.08 | $32.15 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.15 | $36.31 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
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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