How far is Columbus, OH from Radnor, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Radnor, OH is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.96 mi
00h 53m
Flight
30.31 mi
48.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.31 mi
Kilometers
48.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.96 mi
Kilometers
56.27 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Radnor
Sun, May 3, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, May 3, 3:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-05-03T14:09
Arrive Radnor
Sun, May 3, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Powell
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Columbus
17.5 mi
00h 26m
To Radnor
17.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SW
Destination
33°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Radnor.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East State Street

    556 ft · 26 sec · East State Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South High Street

    151 m · 21 sec · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Town Street

    861 ft · 33 sec · West Town Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

    570 ft · 21 sec · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Rich Street

    858 ft · 29 sec · West Rich Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Town Street

    1 km · 2 min · West Town Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward SR 315 North: Worthington, Airport

    687 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Innerbelt

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Innerbelt

  10. 10

    Continue on Olentangy Freeway

    11 mi · 14 min · Olentangy Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Olentangy River Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Olentangy River Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olentangy River Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Olentangy River Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Olentangy River Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Olentangy River Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    119 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Olentangy River Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Olentangy River Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbus Pike

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Columbus Pike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    1312 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on East William Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East William Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Marysville Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Marysville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Houk Road

    2148 ft · 1 min · Houk Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Central Avenue

    2727 ft · 1 min · West Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on SR 37

    3044 ft · 49 sec · SR 37

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 203

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 203

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Radnor Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Radnor Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Radnor Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Olentangy Freeway
11 mi · 31%
Olentangy River Road
9.69 mi · 28%
State Route 203
4.74 mi · 14%
Columbus Pike
3.15 mi · 9%
East William Street
1.56 mi · 4%
Marysville Road
1.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Olentangy Freeway

Continue on Olentangy Freeway

11 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powell
00h 26m from Columbus
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Columbus and Areas Of Frost near Radnor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Radnor?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Powell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Columbus and 17.5 miles from Radnor.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Columbus and Areas Of Frost near Radnor.

Stop Ideas Near Powell

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

23 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Radnor. Straight-line distance: 30.31 mi (48.78 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
Radnor

#2 Radnor

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

Population1,904
Coordinates40.3842300, -83.1507500
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Radnor (-83.15075, 40.38423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.11
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.56 $9.11
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.22 $10.44
Premium $4.79 $5.89 $11.78
Diesel $4.30 $5.29 $10.59

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Radnor. The current time is 14:09:47.

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.