How far is De Graff, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from De Graff, OH to Columbus, OH is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
69.08 mi
01h 12m
Flight
54.16 mi
87.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.16 mi
Kilometers
87.17 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.08 mi
Kilometers
111.17 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Return by in De Graff
Thu, Apr 23, 3:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave De Graff
2026-04-23T01:04
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in De Graff
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
Milford Center
OH

Human settlement in Union County, Ohio, United States of America

From De Graff
34.5 mi
00h 36m
To Columbus
34.6 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between De Graff and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Miami Street

    62 m · 4 sec · East Miami Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Cretcher Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Cretcher Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 235

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 235

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Route 47

    13 m · 1 sec · State Route 47

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Route 47

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 47

  7. 7

    Continue on West Sandusky Avenue

    3.2 mi · 5 min · West Sandusky Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 33 East

    2069 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto US Route 33

    39.4 mi · 43 min · US Route 33

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South

    1524 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton

    1336 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · West Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street

    747 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street

    686 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Third Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Route 33
39.4 mi · 57%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.14 mi · 10%
State Route 47
6.41 mi · 9%
I 670 East
3.65 mi · 5%
West Sandusky Avenue
3.23 mi · 5%
West Freeway
2.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US Route 33

Merge slight left onto US Route 33

39.4 mi · 00h 43m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
54.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Milford Center
00h 36m from De Graff
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving De Graff and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from De Graff to Columbus?

The road trip is about 69.1 miles (111.2 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Milford Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from De Graff and 34.6 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.04 one way or $18.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around De Graff and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Milford Center

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

45 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between De Graff and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 54.16 mi (87.17 km).

De Graff

#1 De Graff

City in Minnesota

Population1,262
Coordinates40.3120000, -83.9157700
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Columbus

#2 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
Start: (-83.915818, 40.311983)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.44 gal
9.23 L · about $9.04
Round trip
$18.08
4.88 gal · 18.46 L
Estimated CO2
21.7 kg one way
Round trip: 43.4 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.04 $18.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.79 $11.69 $23.38
Diesel $4.30 $10.50 $21.00

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 De Graff and Columbus. The current time is 01:04:39.

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.