How far is Columbus, OH from Brookfield Center, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Brookfield Center, OH is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Brookfield Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Brookfield Center.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street
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Turn right onto East Long Street
3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street
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Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East
60 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East
2168 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
39.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 West, SR 7 South: Hubbard
2401 ft · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hubbard Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Hubbard Road
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Turn slight left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Warren-Sharon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Warren-Sharon Road
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Turn left onto Valley View Drive
898 ft · 45 sec · Valley View Drive
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Turn left onto Lee Road Northeast
927 ft · 43 sec · Lee Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Crestwood Drive Northeast
1065 ft · 47 sec · Crestwood Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crestwood Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Brookfield Center.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
99.5 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brookfield Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Brookfield Center?
The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Congress is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.1 miles from Columbus and 91.3 miles from Brookfield Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 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 Brookfield Center.
Stop Ideas Near Congress
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 Congress.
Elyria
Cleveland Lakefront station
Alliance
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Brookfield Center. Straight-line distance: 155.59 mi (250.4 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 Brookfield Center
Census designated place
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.2406100, -80.5578500 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookfield Center (-80.55785, 41.24061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 293 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.32 | $54.64 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.85 | $61.70 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.72 | $55.44 |
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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