How far is Columbus, OH from West Alexandria, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to West Alexandria, OH is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m 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
92.48 mi
01h 48m
Flight
82.7 mi
133.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.7 mi
Kilometers
133.09 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.48 mi
Kilometers
148.83 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Alexandria
Sat, Apr 18, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-18T00:30
Arrive West Alexandria
Sat, Apr 18, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:52 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
Springfield
OH

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

From Columbus
46.2 mi
00h 54m
To West Alexandria
46.4 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and West Alexandria.

  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

    823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    736 ft · 30 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-70 West

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    3202 ft · 50 sec · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Continue on West Freeway

    84.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min · West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 503: West Alexandria, Lewisburg

    1712 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
84.1 mi · 91%
South Innerbelt
0.61 mi · 1%
SR 503
0.32 mi
I-70 West
0.24 mi
West Town Street
0.16 mi
Civic Center Drive
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Continue on West Freeway

84.1 mi · 01h 33m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
82.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 54m from Columbus
Leave By
2:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to West Alexandria?

The road trip is about 92.5 miles (148.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Columbus and 46.4 miles from West Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 82.7 miles (133.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 2:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Springfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 2.2 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.8 mi away

SOUTH VIENNA MUNICIPAL BLDG

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.

BUS

Columbus, OH

69 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

109 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

111 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

117 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and West Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 82.7 mi (133.09 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
West Alexandria

#2 West Alexandria

City in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,323
Coordinates39.7445000, -84.5321700
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: West Alexandria (-84.53217, 39.7445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 149 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.26 gal
12.35 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.16
6.52 gal · 24.7 L
Estimated CO2
29 kg one way
Round trip: 57.9 kg / 128 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.08 $24.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.83 $27.66
Premium $4.79 $15.62 $31.23
Diesel $4.30 $14.03 $28.06

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and West Alexandria. The current time is 00:30:54.

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.