How far is Columbus, OH from North Bloomfield, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to North Bloomfield, OH is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
178.56 mi
03h 34m
Flight
152.42 mi
245.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.42 mi
Kilometers
245.29 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.56 mi
Kilometers
287.37 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Bloomfield
Mon, Apr 20, 1:27 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Mon, Apr 20, 5:02 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-20T09:52
Arrive North Bloomfield
Mon, Apr 20, 1:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Salem
OH

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

From Columbus
89.2 mi
01h 47m
To North Bloomfield
89.4 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Monday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
41°F
Monday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and North Bloomfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 23 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South High Street

    1764 ft · 1 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Long Street

    3034 ft · 2 min · East Long Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue

    1952 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East

    60 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East

    2168 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1998 ft · 28 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Bedford Heights

    1818 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Rockside Road

    1431 ft · 26 sec · Rockside Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Cannon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cannon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cannon Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Harper Road

    1505 ft · 49 sec · Harper Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Warren

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Route 422

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Route 422

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Ravenna, Chardon

    2021 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ravenna Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Ravenna Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Kinsman Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Kinsman Road

  22. 22

    Continue on West Center Street

    2433 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Center Street

    129 m · 15 sec · East Center Street

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto East Center Street

    2376 ft · 59 sec · East Center Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Kinsman Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Kinsman Road

  26. 26

    Continue on West High Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West High Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Kinsman Road

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Kinsman Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    894 ft · 18 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
137 mi · 77%
Kinsman Road
14.6 mi · 8%
Route 422
12.8 mi · 7%
Ravenna Road
6.36 mi · 4%
Cannon Road
1.73 mi · 1%
West High Street
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
01h 47m from Columbus
Leave By
9:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Columbus and Chance Snow Showers near North Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to North Bloomfield?

The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Columbus and 89.4 miles from North Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.34 one way or $46.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Columbus and Chance Snow Showers near North Bloomfield.

Stop Ideas Near West Salem

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Salem, 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 West Salem.

RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and North Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 152.42 mi (245.29 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
North Bloomfield

#2 North Bloomfield

City in Ohio, United States

Population1,874
Coordinates41.4642200, -80.8684200
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: North Bloomfield (-80.86842, 41.46422)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.85 L · about $23.34
Round trip
$46.68
12.6 gal · 47.7 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.34 $46.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.72 $53.45
Premium $4.79 $30.18 $60.35
Diesel $4.30 $27.12 $54.23

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and North Bloomfield. The current time is 09:52:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.