How far is Columbus, OH from Bluffton, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Bluffton, OH is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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Halfway Point
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Human settlement in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Bluffton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Bluffton.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
151 m · 21 sec · South High Street
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Turn right onto West Town Street
861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on South 2nd Street
736 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-70 West
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
3202 ft · 50 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270
1927 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Cleveland
3140 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North, SR 31: Marion, Kenton
1406 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 31: Kenton
1522 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 31: Kenton
113 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Maple Street
128 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
767 ft · 15 sec · North Maple Street
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Continue on State Route 31
1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 31
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 31
28 m · 1 sec · State Route 31
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 31
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 31
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Continue straight
22.3 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto West Eliza Street
109 m · 18 sec · West Eliza Street
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Turn right onto North Detroit Street
1710 ft · 42 sec · North Detroit Street
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Continue on United States Highway 68
8.5 mi · 13 min · United States Highway 68
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp left
2806 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto County Road 15 / Hancock Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · County Road 15 / Hancock Road
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Continue on County Line Road
1.2 km · 2 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto East Jefferson Street
2852 ft · 1 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
25 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
16 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Bluffton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 31
Continue straight
22.3 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Bluffton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Bluffton?
The road trip is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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 Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47 miles from Columbus and 47 miles from Bluffton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.30 one way or $24.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Bluffton.
Stop Ideas Near West Mansfield
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 West Mansfield.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Bluffton. Straight-line distance: 79.73 mi (128.31 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 Bluffton
Town in northwest Ohio
| Population | 4,030 |
| Coordinates | 40.8953300, -83.8888300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bluffton (-83.88883, 40.89533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 151 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 10m |
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 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $15.90 | $31.81 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
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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