How far is Columbus, OH from Dry Run, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Dry Run, OH is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.25 mi
02h 05m
Flight
92.42 mi
148.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.42 mi
Kilometers
148.74 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.25 mi
Kilometers
174.21 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dry Run
Sun, Apr 19, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 3:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Dry Run
Sun, Apr 19, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 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
Port William
OH

Village in Ohio

From Columbus
54.1 mi
01h 02m
To Dry Run
54.2 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Dry Run.

  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 · 29 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    580 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    89.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East

    2144 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    13.9 mi · 16 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

    961 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

    1056 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Cincinnati Batavia Road

    2961 ft · 38 sec · Cincinnati Batavia Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    45 m · 12 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Eight Mile Road

    2063 ft · 43 sec · Eight Mile Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Bridle Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Bridle Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Whitehouse Lane

    1075 ft · 49 sec · Whitehouse Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cabinet Circle

    73 m · 11 sec · Cabinet Circle

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cabinet Circle

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 2nd Street
89.8 mi · 83%
Circle Freeway
13.9 mi · 13%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
1.37 mi · 1%
Bridle Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Cincinnati Batavia Road
0.59 mi · 1%
I 275 East
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

South 2nd Street

Merge slight left

89.5 mi · 01h 38m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port William
01h 02m from Columbus
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dry Run.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Dry Run?

The road trip is about 108.2 miles (174.2 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Port William is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Columbus and 54.2 miles from Dry Run.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.15 one way or $28.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 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 Dry Run.

Stop Ideas Near Port William

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port William, 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 Port William.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

79 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

81 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

82 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

100 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Dry Run. Straight-line distance: 92.42 mi (148.74 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
Dry Run

#2 Dry Run

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population7,281
Coordinates39.1042300, -84.3304900
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Dry Run (-84.33049, 39.10423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.46 L · about $14.15
Round trip
$28.31
7.64 gal · 28.92 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.15 $28.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.20 $32.41
Premium $4.79 $18.30 $36.60
Diesel $4.30 $16.44 $32.88

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Dry Run. The current time is 23:37:41.

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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.