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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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 07m.
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Halfway Point
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Place in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
823 ft · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive
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Continue on South 2nd Street
736 ft · 29 sec · South 2nd Street
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Take the ramp straight
580 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
56 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Wilmington
1164 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left
4.9 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto North South Street
11.5 mi · 19 min · North South Street
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Continue on Broadway Street South
8.9 mi · 13 min · Broadway Street South
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Turn right onto West Pike Street
5 mi · 8 min · West Pike Street
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Turn left onto Cross Street
1634 ft · 34 sec · Cross Street
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Turn right onto Glancy Marathon Road
3 mi · 7 min · Glancy Marathon Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 133
3.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 133
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Continue on Tall Gate Road
1255 ft · 32 sec · Tall Gate Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Williamsburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 84.17 mi (135.46 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 Williamsburg
Village in Ohio
| Population | 3,424 |
| Coordinates | 39.0542300, -84.0529900 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williamsburg (-84.05299, 39.05423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 153 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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