How far is Columbus, OH from Williamsburg, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Williamsburg, OH is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
95.33 mi
02h 07m
Flight
84.17 mi
135.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.17 mi
Kilometers
135.46 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.33 mi
Kilometers
153.42 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-22T22:54
Arrive Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
Bowersville
OH

Place in Ohio, USA

From Columbus
47.7 mi
01h 03m
To Williamsburg
47.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 29 sec · South 2nd Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    580 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    56 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Wilmington

    1164 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.9 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North South Street

    11.5 mi · 19 min · North South Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadway Street South

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Broadway Street South

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Pike Street

    5 mi · 8 min · West Pike Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cross Street

    1634 ft · 34 sec · Cross Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Glancy Marathon Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Glancy Marathon Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 133

    3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 133

  17. 17

    Continue on Tall Gate Road

    1255 ft · 32 sec · Tall Gate Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 2nd Street
56.3 mi · 59%
North South Street
11.5 mi · 12%
Broadway Street South
8.93 mi · 9%
West Pike Street
5.03 mi · 5%
State Route 133
3.64 mi · 4%
Glancy Marathon Road
3.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South 2nd Street

Merge slight left

56 mi · 01h 01m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
84.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowersville
01h 03m from Columbus
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Bowersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.7 miles from Columbus and 47.7 miles from Williamsburg.

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

The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.45 one way or $24.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Columbus and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Williamsburg.

Stop Ideas Near Bowersville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

75 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

85 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

88 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

103 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 84.17 mi (135.46 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
Williamsburg

#2 Williamsburg

Village in Ohio

Population3,424
Coordinates39.0542300, -84.0529900
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Williamsburg (-84.05299, 39.05423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $12.45
Round trip
$24.90
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.45 $24.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.25 $28.51
Premium $4.79 $16.09 $32.19
Diesel $4.30 $14.46 $28.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Williamsburg. The current time is 22:54:07.

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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.