How far is Columbus, OH from Van Buren, OH?
The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Van Buren, OH is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (142 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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 02h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat of Marion County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Van Buren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Van Buren.
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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
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 613: McComb, Fostoria
1698 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right
2424 ft · 1 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Van Buren.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Columbus Pike
At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbus Pike
48.2 mi · 00h 58m
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 Van Buren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Van Buren?
The road trip is about 104.1 miles (167.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Marion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Columbus and 52.1 miles from Van Buren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 88.2 miles (142 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.60 one way or $27.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near Van Buren.
Stop Ideas Near Marion
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Van Buren. Straight-line distance: 88.23 mi (142 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 Van Buren
Village in Hancock County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,891 |
| Coordinates | 41.1386600, -83.6493800 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Van Buren (-83.64938, 41.13866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $13.60 | $27.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.57 | $31.14 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.58 | $35.16 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.80 | $31.59 |
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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