How far is Columbus, OH from Woodlawn, OH?

The driving distance from Columbus, OH to Woodlawn, OH is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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
100.18 mi
01h 56m
Flight
92.39 mi
148.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.39 mi
Kilometers
148.69 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.18 mi
Kilometers
161.22 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodlawn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-19T01:15
Arrive Woodlawn
Sun, Apr 19, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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
50 mi
00h 58m
To Woodlawn
50.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    89 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 West

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 747 North

    1661 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Princeton Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Princeton Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Congress Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Congress Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Springfield Pike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Springfield Pike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Marion Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Marion Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marion Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 2nd Street
89.3 mi · 89%
Circle Freeway
6.06 mi · 6%
Princeton Pike
1.41 mi · 1%
Congress Avenue
0.88 mi · 1%
Springfield Pike
0.86 mi · 1%
I 275 West
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South 2nd Street

Merge slight left

89 mi · 01h 38m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowersville
00h 58m from Columbus
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Woodlawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.2 miles (161.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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 50 miles from Columbus and 50.1 miles from Woodlawn.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.08 one way or $26.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Columbus and Chance Rain Showers near Woodlawn.

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 Woodlawn. Straight-line distance: 92.39 mi (148.69 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
Woodlawn

#2 Woodlawn

Village in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Population3,395
Coordinates39.2520000, -84.4702200
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-82.99879, 39.96118)
End: Woodlawn (-84.47022, 39.252)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.38 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.16
7.06 gal · 26.76 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.08 $26.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.97 $29.95
Premium $4.79 $16.91 $33.82
Diesel $4.30 $15.19 $30.39

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 Woodlawn. The current time is 01:15:56.

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.