How far is Columbus, OH from Brookville, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Brookville, OH is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.52 mi
01h 40m
Flight
61.66 mi
99.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.66 mi
Kilometers
99.23 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.52 mi
Kilometers
119.93 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brookville
Sat, Nov 7, 12:07 AM EST
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Nov 7, 1:48 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-11-06T22:26
Arrive Brookville
Sat, Nov 7, 12:07 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EST
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
Sugar Grove
OH

Human settlement in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States of America

From Columbus
37.2 mi
00h 50m
To Brookville
37.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55ยฐF
Friday

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
43ยฐF
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
1 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m ยท 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft ยท 26 sec ยท East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South High Street

    1476 ft ยท 1 min ยท South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    755 ft ยท 30 sec ยท East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Third Street

    1350 ft ยท 56 sec ยท South Third Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue

    2.7 mi ยท 6 min ยท East Livingston Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive

    1356 ft ยท 33 sec ยท Alum Creek Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    1134 ft ยท 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    1.5 km ยท 1 min ยท East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 East: Lancaster

    1514 ft ยท 37 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on College Avenue

    1779 ft ยท 30 sec ยท College Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.8 mi ยท 11 min ยท Southeast Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.6 mi ยท 9 min ยท Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  14. 14

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.8 mi ยท 15 min ยท Lancaster Bypass

  15. 15

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.5 mi ยท 4 min ยท Logan-Lancaster Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi ยท 3 min ยท Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  17. 17

    Continue on Old Logan Road

    26.7 mi ยท 30 min ยท Old Logan Road

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    999 ft ยท 24 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North North Plains Road

    41 m ยท 3 sec ยท North North Plains Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto North North Plains Road

    2174 ft ยท 55 sec ยท North North Plains Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South North Plains Road

    2268 ft ยท 57 sec ยท South North Plains Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Plains Road

    2.8 mi ยท 5 min ยท South Plains Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Luhrig Road

    2 mi ยท 8 min ยท Luhrig Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Luhrig Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Logan Road
26.9 mi ยท 36%
Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi ยท 18%
Southeast Expressway
8.82 mi ยท 12%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.57 mi ยท 10%
Logan-Lancaster Road
3.52 mi ยท 5%
South Plains Road
2.84 mi ยท 4%
Longest Stretch

Old Logan Road

Continue on Old Logan Road

26.7 mi ยท 00h 30m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
61.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sugar Grove
00h 50m from Columbus
Leave By
3:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Columbus and Partly Cloudy near Brookville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Sugar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Columbus and 37.3 miles from Brookville.

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

The direct path is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.46 one way or $20.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around Columbus and Partly Cloudy near Brookville.

Stop Ideas Near Sugar Grove

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

53 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouthโ€“South Shore station

107 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Brookville. Straight-line distance: 61.66 mi (99.23 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
Brookville

#2 Brookville

Human settlement in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,882
Coordinates39.3445200, -82.1609800
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Brookville (-82.16098, 39.34452)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.95 L ยท about $10.46
Round trip
$20.93
5.26 gal ยท 19.9 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $10.46 $20.93
Mid-grade $4.56 $12.00 $24.00
Premium $5.10 $13.42 $26.84
Diesel $6.39 $16.81 $33.62

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Brookville. The current time is 22:26:42.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.