How far is Burton, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Burton, OH to Columbus, OH is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
165.6 mi
02h 37m
Flight
142.47 mi
229.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.47 mi
Kilometers
229.29 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.6 mi
Kilometers
266.5 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Burton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burton
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burton
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
Polk
OH

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

From Burton
81.7 mi
01h 18m
To Columbus
83.9 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Park Avenue

    1782 ft · 1 min · East Park Avenue

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ravenna Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Ravenna Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 422 West: Cleveland

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cochran Road, Harper Road

    2228 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Harper Road

    810 ft · 29 sec · Harper Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cannon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cannon Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Cannon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Rockside Road

    2569 ft · 58 sec · Rockside Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left toward I 271 South, I 480 East

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3010 ft · 43 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  16. 16

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burton 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
136 mi · 82%
US 422 West
13.1 mi · 8%
Ravenna Road
6.26 mi · 4%
East Park Avenue
2.83 mi · 2%
Cannon Road
1.73 mi · 1%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
142.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk
01h 18m from Burton
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Burton and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burton to Columbus?

The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.7 miles from Burton and 83.9 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 142.5 miles (229.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.64 one way or $43.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Burton and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Polk

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

69 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

76 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

94 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burton and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 142.47 mi (229.29 km).

Burton

#1 Burton

Town in Ohio, USA

Population1,443
Coordinates41.4706100, -81.1451000
Altitude401
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 Park Avenue (-81.145111, 41.470346)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.84 gal
22.12 L · about $21.64
Round trip
$43.27
11.68 gal · 44.24 L
Estimated CO2
51.9 kg one way
Round trip: 103.8 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.64 $43.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.77 $49.55
Premium $4.79 $27.97 $55.95
Diesel $4.30 $25.14 $50.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Burton and Columbus. The current time is 00:24:52.

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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.