How far is Columbus, OH from Bristol, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Bristol, OH is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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 01h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Bristol.
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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
53.3 mi · 59 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Adamsville
1178 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Pleasant Grove Road
62 m · 6 sec · Pleasant Grove Road
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Turn right onto East Pike
72 m · 9 sec · East Pike
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Grove Road
2 mi · 4 min · South Pleasant Grove Road
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Turn slight left onto Clay Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Clay Pike
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Turn right onto North Millers Lane
1.4 km · 1 min · North Millers Lane
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Turn left onto Chandlersville Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Chandlersville Road
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Turn right onto Big Muskie Drive
17.4 mi · 31 min · Big Muskie Drive
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Turn straight
1056 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right
2401 ft · 41 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 Bristol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
53.3 mi · 00h 59m
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 Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Bristol?
The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Gratiot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Columbus and 42.6 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 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 Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Gratiot
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 Gratiot.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 69.67 mi (112.13 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 Bristol
Township in Morgan County, Ohio
| Population | 2,747 |
| Coordinates | 39.6978500, -81.7312400 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-81.73124, 39.69785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 137 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.12 | $22.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.73 | $25.45 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.37 | $28.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.91 | $25.82 |
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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