How far is Campbell, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Campbell, OH to Columbus, OH is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
175.92 mi
02h 48m
Flight
147.79 mi
237.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.79 mi
Kilometers
237.84 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.92 mi
Kilometers
283.12 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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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 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Campbell
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campbell
2026-04-23T00:46
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campbell
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
West Salem
OH

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

From Campbell
87.9 mi
01h 24m
To Columbus
88 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 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 Campbell and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whipple Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · Whipple Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    108 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Penhale Avenue

    847 ft · 37 sec · Penhale Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 3rd Street

    787 ft · 37 sec · 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wilson Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wilson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Himrod Avenue

    65 m · 9 sec · Himrod Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Himrod Avenue

    64 m · 4 sec · Himrod Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    930 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East River Crossing

    2632 ft · 32 sec · East River Crossing

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland, Akron, Market Street, Downtown

    626 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Cleveland, Akron

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Shore Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Wickliffe Expressway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  19. 19

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  25. 25

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Campbell 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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
100 mi · 57%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 27%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 11%
Wilson Avenue
2.27 mi · 1%
South Shore Expressway
1.76 mi · 1%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.1 mi
147.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
01h 24m from Campbell
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Campbell and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.9 miles (283.1 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Campbell and 88 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 147.8 miles (237.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Campbell and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near West Salem

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campbell and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 147.79 mi (237.84 km).

Campbell

#1 Campbell

City in Ohio, USA

Population7,733
Coordinates41.0783900, -80.5992400
Altitude314
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: Whipple Avenue (-80.599241, 41.078456)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.5 L · about $23.01
Round trip
$46.02
12.42 gal · 47 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.01 $46.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.34 $52.69
Premium $4.79 $29.75 $59.49
Diesel $4.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 Campbell and Columbus. The current time is 00:46:57.

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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.