How far is Columbus, OH from Westland, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Westland, OH is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
84.18 mi
02h 08m
Flight
64.93 mi
104.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.93 mi
Kilometers
104.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.18 mi
Kilometers
135.47 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-18T23:46
Arrive Westland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Somerset
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Columbus
42.1 mi
01h 04m
To Westland
42.1 mi
01h 04m

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
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1476 ft · 1 min · South High Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    755 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Third Street

    1350 ft · 56 sec · South Third Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue

    2.7 mi · 6 min · East Livingston Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive

    1356 ft · 33 sec · Alum Creek Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 70 East

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    29 mi · 32 min · East Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 13: Newark, Thornville

    1716 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Jacksontown Road

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Jacksontown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Somerset-Thornville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Somerset-Thornville Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Columbus Street

    8 mi · 12 min · South Columbus Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2233 ft · 40 sec · West Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    98 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    3214 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mill Street

    10.6 mi · 17 min · Mill Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    2789 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left

    613 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    5.6 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Elliott Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · South Elliott Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Westland Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Westland Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Westland Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
29 mi · 34%
Jacksontown Road
11.4 mi · 14%
Mill Street
10.6 mi · 13%
South Columbus Street
7.98 mi · 9%
Westland Road
2.74 mi · 3%
East Livingston Avenue
2.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

29 mi · 00h 32m

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
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
01h 04m from Columbus
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Columbus and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Westland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Columbus and 42.1 miles from Westland.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.00 one way or $22.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

62 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Westland. Straight-line distance: 64.93 mi (104.5 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
Westland

#2 Westland

Township in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

Population2,018
Coordinates39.5503500, -81.8993000
Altitude310
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Westland (-81.8993, 39.55035)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.24 L · about $11.00
Round trip
$22.01
5.94 gal · 22.48 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.00 $22.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.60 $25.20
Premium $4.79 $14.23 $28.45
Diesel $4.30 $12.78 $25.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Westland. The current time is 23:46:51.

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.