How far is Deer Park, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Deer Park, OH to Columbus, OH is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
96.76 mi
01h 32m
Flight
90.84 mi
146.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.84 mi
Kilometers
146.19 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.76 mi
Kilometers
155.72 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM EDT
Return by in Deer Park
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deer Park
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 11:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deer Park
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 Deer Park
49.7 mi
00h 46m
To Columbus
47.1 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Deer Park and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on Matson Avenue

    115 m · 20 sec · Matson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Blue Ash Road

    1276 ft · 46 sec · Blue Ash Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Galbraith Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Galbraith Road

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    65 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Montgomery Road

    1879 ft · 51 sec · Montgomery Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp sharp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1158 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1772 ft · 28 sec · South Innerbelt

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    2027 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    2454 ft · 2 min · South Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1259 ft · 54 sec · West State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 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 Deer Park and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
69.8 mi · 72%
Northeast Expressway
19.6 mi · 20%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 2%
East Galbraith Road
1.23 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
0.72 mi · 1%
South Front Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

68.9 mi · 01h 15m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowersville
00h 46m from Deer Park
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Deer Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Deer Park to Columbus?

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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 49.7 miles from Deer Park and 47.1 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Deer Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

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 Deer Park and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 90.84 mi (146.19 km).

Deer Park

#1 Deer Park

City in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Population5,522
Coordinates39.2053400, -84.3946600
Altitude265
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: Matson Avenue (-84.394731, 39.204908)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.92 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.27
6.82 gal · 25.84 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.63 $25.27
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.47 $28.93
Premium $4.79 $16.33 $32.67
Diesel $4.30 $14.68 $29.35

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 Deer Park and Columbus. The current time is 22:11:18.

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.