How far is Columbus, OH from Bexley, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Bexley, OH is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.57 mi
00h 09m
Flight
3.28 mi
5.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.28 mi
Kilometers
5.28 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.57 mi
Kilometers
5.74 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 00h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bexley
Sat, Apr 11, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Apr 11, 3:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-11T03:11
Arrive Bexley
Sat, Apr 11, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Grandview Heights
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Columbus
1.8 mi
00h 04m
To Bexley
1.8 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    106 m · 39 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East State Street

    1042 ft · 45 sec · East State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    82 m · 11 sec · South 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Oak Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Parsons Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Parsons Avenue

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Drexel Circle

    41 m · 5 sec · Drexel Circle

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Drexel Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Broad Street
2.35 mi · 66%
Oak Street
0.77 mi · 22%
East State Street
0.26 mi · 7%
Parsons Avenue
0.09 mi · 3%
South 4th Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Drexel Circle
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Broad Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street

2.35 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
3.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview Heights
00h 04m from Columbus
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Bexley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and usually takes 00h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grandview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.8 miles from Columbus and 1.8 miles from Bexley.

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

The direct path is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.48 one way or $0.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Bexley.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview Heights

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

4 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Bexley. Straight-line distance: 3.28 mi (5.28 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
Bexley

#2 Bexley

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

Population13,751
Coordinates39.9689500, -82.9376800
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Bexley (-82.93768, 39.96895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.48 L · about $0.48
Round trip
$0.96
0.26 gal · 0.96 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.48 $0.96
Mid-grade $4.24 $0.55 $1.10
Premium $4.79 $0.62 $1.25
Diesel $4.30 $0.56 $1.12

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Bexley. The current time is 03:11:39.

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.