How far is Columbus, OH from Brady, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Brady, OH is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
90.21 mi
01h 53m
Flight
80.52 mi
129.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.52 mi
Kilometers
129.59 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.21 mi
Kilometers
145.18 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brady
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Brady
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Hopewell
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Columbus
45 mi
00h 56m
To Brady
45.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Third Street

    1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive

    1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    72.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Cadiz Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    99 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto R-1

    1.5 km · 4 min · R-1

  19. 19

    Continue on R-14 Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · R-14 Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · R-14 Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
72.2 mi · 80%
Cadiz Road
7.31 mi · 8%
East Livingston Avenue
2.74 mi · 3%
John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi · 2%
Highland Avenue
1.18 mi · 1%
US 22
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

72.2 mi · 01h 19m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopewell
00h 56m from Columbus
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Brady.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Hopewell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Columbus and 45.2 miles from Brady.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Brady.

Stop Ideas Near Hopewell

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

70 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Brady. Straight-line distance: 80.52 mi (129.59 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
Brady

#2 Brady

Township in Williams County, Ohio

Population2,527
Coordinates40.0859000, -81.4856700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Brady (-81.48567, 40.0859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.05 L · about $11.78
Round trip
$23.56
6.36 gal · 24.1 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.78 $23.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.49 $26.98
Premium $4.79 $15.23 $30.46
Diesel $4.30 $13.69 $27.37

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 Brady. The current time is 22:43:11.

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.