How far is Columbus, OH from Norwood, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Norwood, OH is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Place in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Norwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Norwood.
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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
823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on South 2nd Street
736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street
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Take the ramp straight
580 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
98.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 562: Norwood
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Norwood Lateral Expressway
3245 ft · 50 sec · Norwood Lateral Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, SR 3, SR 561: Montgomery Road, Norwood
1089 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Norwood Avenue
1527 ft · 52 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Montgomery Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montgomery Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Norwood.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South 2nd Street
Merge slight left
98.8 mi · 01h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Sunny near Norwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Norwood?
The road trip is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Bowersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Columbus and 50.9 miles from Norwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 2:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.30 one way or $26.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Sunny near Norwood.
Stop Ideas Near Bowersville
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 Bowersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 95.67 mi (153.97 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 Norwood
City in Ohio
| Population | 19,696 |
| Coordinates | 39.1556100, -84.4596600 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Norwood (-84.45966, 39.15561)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.30 | $26.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.23 | $30.46 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.20 | $34.39 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.45 | $30.90 |
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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