How far is Columbus, OH from Bremen, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Bremen, OH is about 40.4 miles (65 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Bremen.
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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
1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Third Street
1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street
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Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive
1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 70 East
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster
1514 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on College Avenue
1779 ft · 30 sec · College Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8.8 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Take the exit slight right toward Lancaster Business Route
1 km · 51 sec
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
2.9 mi · 4 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
1.3 km · 1 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on North Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Memorial Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on North Memorial Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto West Main Street
4 mi · 8 min · West Main Street
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Turn straight onto Lancaster New Lexington Road Northeast
5.8 mi · 8 min · Lancaster New Lexington Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Logan-Thornville Road Northeast
596 ft · 12 sec · Logan-Thornville Road Northeast
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Continue on North Broad Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Broad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Bremen.
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.
Southeast Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway
8.82 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Bremen?
The road trip is about 40.4 miles (65 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.2 miles from Columbus and 20.2 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.26 one way or $10.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Carroll
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 35.24 mi (56.72 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 Bremen
Town in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,466 |
| Coordinates | 39.7017300, -82.4268200 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bremen (-82.42682, 39.70173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 65 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
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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