How far is Brookfield, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Brookfield, OH to Columbus, OH is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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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 52m.
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.
Village in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookfield and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield and Columbus.
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Start on Warren-Sharon Road
92 m · 9 sec · Warren-Sharon Road
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto Hubbard Road
2460 ft · 41 sec · Hubbard Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 W: Cleveland
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
39.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 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 Brookfield 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.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
98.8 mi · 01h 47m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brookfield 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 Brookfield to Columbus?
The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?
Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Brookfield and 90.3 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 12:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.60 one way or $47.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brookfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Congress
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 Congress.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 154.83 mi (249.18 km).
#1 Brookfield
Township of Ohio
| Population | 8,261 |
| Coordinates | 41.2339500, -80.5695200 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| 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: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
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 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.02 | $54.04 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.51 | $61.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.42 | $54.83 |
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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