How far is Brunswick, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Brunswick, OH to Columbus, OH is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
120.37 mi
01h 50m
Flight
107.09 mi
172.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.09 mi
Kilometers
172.34 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.37 mi
Kilometers
193.71 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Wed, Apr 22, 9:18 PM EDT
Return by in Brunswick
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brunswick
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Columbus
Wed, Apr 22, 9:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brunswick
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
Lexington
OH

Village in Richland County, Ohio, United States

From Brunswick
60.1 mi
00h 55m
To Columbus
60.3 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Center Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    115.6 mi · 2 hr 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brunswick 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
116 mi · 96%
Center Road
2.17 mi · 2%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 1%
North Third Street
0.67 mi · 1%
I 670 East
0.32 mi
I 670 West
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

116 mi · 02h 05m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
107.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lexington
00h 55m from Brunswick
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brunswick and 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 Brunswick to Columbus?

The road trip is about 120.4 miles (193.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Lexington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.1 miles from Brunswick and 60.3 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 107.1 miles (172.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.75 one way or $31.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brunswick and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Lexington

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

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

RAIL

Sandusky

86 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

87 mi away
410 East River Road
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

118 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brunswick and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 107.09 mi (172.34 km).

Brunswick

#1 Brunswick

City in Ohio

Population35,052
Coordinates41.2381100, -81.8418000
Altitude357
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: Center Road (-81.841801, 41.238238)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.25 gal
16.08 L · about $15.75
Round trip
$31.49
8.5 gal · 32.16 L
Estimated CO2
37.8 kg one way
Round trip: 75.5 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.75 $31.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.03 $36.06
Premium $4.79 $20.36 $40.72
Diesel $4.30 $18.29 $36.58

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Brunswick and Columbus. The current time is 19:28:29.

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.