How far is Columbus, OH from De Graff, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to De Graff, OH is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
69.24 mi
01h 25m
Flight
54.16 mi
87.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.16 mi
Kilometers
87.17 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.24 mi
Kilometers
111.43 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Graff
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive De Graff
Thu, Apr 23, 5:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EDT
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
Milford Center
OH

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

From Columbus
34.6 mi
00h 42m
To De Graff
34.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and De Graff.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South High Street

    151 m · 21 sec · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    736 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-70 West

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    3202 ft · 50 sec · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Continue on West Freeway

    5.6 mi · 7 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270

    1927 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Cleveland

    3140 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    8 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville

    1655 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    39.8 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 540: Bellefontaine

    1712 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Sandusky Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · East Sandusky Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Route 47

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Route 235

    60 m · 3 sec · State Route 235

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 235

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 235

  20. 20

    Continue on Cretcher Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Cretcher Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 33 West
40.2 mi · 58%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8.02 mi · 12%
State Route 47
6.4 mi · 9%
West Freeway
5.56 mi · 8%
East Sandusky Avenue
3.45 mi · 5%
State Route 235
1.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 33 West

Merge slight left

39.8 mi · 00h 44m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Center
00h 42m from Columbus
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near De Graff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to De Graff?

The road trip is about 69.2 miles (111.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Milford Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Columbus and 34.7 miles from De Graff.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.04 one way or $18.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near De Graff.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Center

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Milford Center, 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 Milford Center.

BUS

Columbus, OH

45 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and De Graff. Straight-line distance: 54.16 mi (87.17 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
De Graff

#2 De Graff

City in Minnesota

Population1,262
Coordinates40.3120000, -83.9157700
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: De Graff (-83.91577, 40.312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.25 L · about $9.04
Round trip
$18.08
4.88 gal · 18.5 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.04 $18.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.79 $11.69 $23.38
Diesel $4.30 $10.50 $21.00

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and De Graff. The current time is 04:10:11.

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