How far is Columbus, OH from Bridgeport, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Bridgeport, OH is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Bridgeport.
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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
57.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
17.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward East Dixie Drive, West Carrollton
1342 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto East Dixie Drive
1145 ft · 34 sec · East Dixie Drive
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Continue on East Central Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Central Avenue
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Continue on South Dixie Avenue
1495 ft · 25 sec · South Dixie Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Linden Avenue
1420 ft · 43 sec · West Linden Avenue
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Turn left onto South Riverview Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · South Riverview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Riverview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Bridgeport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Continue on West Freeway
57.6 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 82.3 miles (132.4 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Columbus and 41.2 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Historic City Hall Bell
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harmony.
Columbus, OH
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 72.27 mi (116.3 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 Bridgeport
Village in Belmont County, Ohio
| Population | 1,704 |
| Coordinates | 39.6406100, -84.2946600 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeport (-84.29466, 39.64061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
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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