How far is Columbus, OH from Braceville, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Braceville, OH is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.73 mi
03h 08m
Flight
138.44 mi
222.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.44 mi
Kilometers
222.8 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.73 mi
Kilometers
265.1 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Braceville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive Braceville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Polk
OH

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

From Columbus
82.3 mi
01h 34m
To Braceville
82.5 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Long Street

    3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue

    1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East

    60 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East

    2168 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 North: Cleveland

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21: Brecksville Road

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Brecksville Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1502 ft · 37 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    121 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    542 ft · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    35.5 mi · 38 min · Ohio Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5

    2003 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    587 ft · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    867 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    720 ft · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Braceville Robinson Road Southwest

    1.2 mi · 5 min · Braceville Robinson Road Southwest

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Braceville Robinson Road Southwest

    31 m · 5 sec · Braceville Robinson Road Southwest

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Braceville Robinson Road Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
122 mi · 74%
Ohio Turnpike
35.5 mi · 22%
I 77 North
2.44 mi · 1%
Braceville Robinson Road Southwest
1.21 mi · 1%
Brecksville Road
0.63 mi
SR 5
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Polk
01h 34m from Columbus
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Braceville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.7 miles (265.1 km) and usually takes 03h 08m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Polk is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.3 miles from Columbus and 82.5 miles from Braceville.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Braceville.

Stop Ideas Near Polk

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

48 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

69 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

76 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

94 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Braceville. Straight-line distance: 138.44 mi (222.8 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
Braceville

#2 Braceville

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population2,673
Coordinates41.2283900, -80.9545300
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Braceville (-80.95453, 41.22839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
22 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.05
11.62 gal · 44 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.53 $43.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.65 $49.29
Premium $4.79 $27.83 $55.66
Diesel $4.30 $25.01 $50.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Braceville. The current time is 00:05:26.

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.