How far is Columbus, OH from Bellbrook, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Bellbrook, OH is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
71.45 mi
01h 23m
Flight
61.19 mi
98.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.19 mi
Kilometers
98.47 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.45 mi
Kilometers
114.98 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 8:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T05:51
Arrive Bellbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
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
Jeffersonville
OH

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

From Columbus
35.7 mi
00h 41m
To Bellbrook
35.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South High Street

    151 m · 21 sec · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    580 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    41.4 mi · 45 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia

    1519 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Old United States Highway 35

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Lower Bellbrook Road

    1810 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bellbrook Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Bellbrook Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Lower Bellbrook Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Lower Bellbrook Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2264 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    45 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Bellbrook.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 2nd Street
41.6 mi · 58%
Old United States Highway 35
21.3 mi · 30%
Lower Bellbrook Road
6.35 mi · 9%
Bellbrook Avenue
0.9 mi · 1%
SR 435
0.29 mi
West Town Street
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

South 2nd Street

Merge slight left

41.4 mi · 00h 45m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
61.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
00h 41m from Columbus
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Bellbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.7 miles from Columbus and 35.8 miles from Bellbrook.

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

The direct path is about 61.2 miles (98.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 3:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.34 one way or $18.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

59 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

101 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

113 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Bellbrook. Straight-line distance: 61.19 mi (98.47 km).

Columbus

#1 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
Bellbrook

#2 Bellbrook

City in Greene County, Ohio, United States

Population7,383
Coordinates39.6356200, -84.0707700
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Bellbrook (-84.07077, 39.63562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.54 L · about $9.34
Round trip
$18.67
5.04 gal · 19.08 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.34 $18.67
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.69 $21.38
Premium $4.79 $12.07 $24.14
Diesel $4.30 $10.85 $21.69

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 Columbus and Bellbrook. The current time is 05:51:57.

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.