How far is Columbus, OH from Northwood, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Northwood, OH is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110 miles (177 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Northwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Northwood.
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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
9 mi · 17 min · South High Street
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Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
36.5 mi · 47 min · Portsmouth - Columbus Road
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Keep slight right
31.5 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 38 min
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Turn straight onto Chesapeake Bypass
2.1 mi · 3 min · Chesapeake Bypass
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Turn straight
2924 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
702 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Rockwood Avenue
5.7 mi · 10 min · Rockwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Demaria Street
3192 ft · 2 min · Demaria Street
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Turn right onto Ash Street
8 m · 1 sec · Ash Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Northwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Continue on Portsmouth - Columbus Road
36.5 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Northwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Northwood?
The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Columbus and 69 miles from Northwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110 miles (177 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.04 one way or $36.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny near Northwood.
Stop Ideas Near Jasper
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 Jasper.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Maysville
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Northwood. Straight-line distance: 109.98 mi (177 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 Northwood
City in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,457 |
| Coordinates | 38.4500800, -82.3529300 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northwood (-82.35293, 38.45008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.04 | $36.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.66 | $41.32 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.33 | $46.65 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.96 | $41.92 |
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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