How far is Columbus, OH from Northwest, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Northwest, OH is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Hancock County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Northwest.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Northwest.
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Start on the route
23 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto East State Street
556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street
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Turn left onto South High Street
151 m · 21 sec · South High Street
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Turn right onto West Town Street
861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
570 ft · 21 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Turn right onto West Rich Street
858 ft · 29 sec · West Rich Street
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Continue on West Town Street
1 km · 2 min · West Town Street
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Take the ramp right toward SR 315 North: Worthington, Airport
687 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Innerbelt
1.4 km · 1 min · West Innerbelt
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Continue on Olentangy Freeway
11 mi · 14 min · Olentangy Freeway
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Continue on Olentangy River Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Olentangy River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olentangy River Road
41 m · 2 sec · Olentangy River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Olentangy River Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Olentangy River Road
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Turn slight right
119 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto Olentangy River Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Olentangy River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbus Pike
48.2 mi · 58 min · Columbus Pike
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Keep slight right
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 795, I 80, I 90: Perrysburg
1693 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80, I 90
2593 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80, I 90 Toll: Cleveland, Chicago
2594 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West, I 90 West: Chicago
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
62.1 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49: Edon, Edgerton
2664 ft · 1 min
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Turn right
1567 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto County Road S
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road S
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Turn right onto County Road 4.75
555 ft · 17 sec · County Road 4.75
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Turn right
50 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Northwest.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Ohio Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
62.1 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Northwest.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Northwest?
The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Van Buren is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from Columbus and 102.1 miles from Northwest.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.68 one way or $53.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Mostly Sunny near Northwest.
Stop Ideas Near Van Buren
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 Van Buren.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
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Waterloo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Northwest. Straight-line distance: 150.06 mi (241.5 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 Northwest
Township in Williams County, Ohio
| Population | 1,204 |
| Coordinates | 41.6917200, -84.7332900 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwest (-84.73329, 41.69172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $26.68 | $53.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.54 | $61.08 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.49 | $68.98 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
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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