How far is Columbus, OH from Oxford, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Oxford, OH is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Oxford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Oxford.
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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
74.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1441 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto South West Street
969 ft · 25 sec · South West Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Greentree Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Greentree Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Greentree Road
33 m · 3 sec · Greentree Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Greentree Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn right onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road
742 ft · 23 sec · Cincinnati-Dayton Road
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Turn left onto Oxford State Road
5.5 mi · 9 min · Oxford State Road
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Continue on East State Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Continue on Oxford State Road
1.1 km · 59 sec · Oxford State Road
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Continue on Trenton Oxford Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Trenton Oxford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trenton Oxford Road
37 m · 2 sec · Trenton Oxford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trenton Oxford Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Trenton Oxford Road
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Merge slight left onto Hamilton Eaton Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Oxford Trenton Road
75 m · 3 sec · Oxford Trenton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oxford Trenton Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Oxford Trenton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Patterson Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · South Patterson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Spring Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Spring Street
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Turn left
76 m · 20 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
154 m · 37 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 Oxford.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
South 2nd Street
Merge slight left
74.2 mi · 01h 21m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Oxford?
The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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 54.7 miles from Columbus and 54.9 miles from Oxford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 1:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Oxford.
Stop Ideas Near Port William
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 Port William.
Cincinnati, OH
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 97.95 mi (157.64 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 Oxford
City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 23,535 |
| Coordinates | 39.5070000, -84.7452300 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oxford (-84.74523, 39.507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.42 | $32.83 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.54 | $37.07 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.66 | $33.31 |
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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