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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
106 m · 39 sec · East State Street
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Continue on East State Street
1042 ft · 45 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
82 m · 11 sec · South 4th Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Parsons Avenue
147 m · 15 sec · Parsons Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto Drexel Circle
41 m · 5 sec · Drexel Circle
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grandview Heights.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Bexley. Straight-line distance: 3.28 mi (5.28 km).
#1 Columbus
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
| Population | 884,356 |
| Coordinates | 39.9611800, -82.9987900 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bexley
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 13,751 |
| Coordinates | 39.9689500, -82.9376800 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bexley (-82.93768, 39.96895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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