How far is Delta, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Delta, OH to Columbus, OH is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delta and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delta and Columbus.
-
1
Start on Pelton Drive
24 m · 5 sec · Pelton Drive
-
2
Turn right onto Main Street
2874 ft · 1 min · Main Street
-
3
Continue on US Route 20A
8.2 mi · 12 min · US Route 20A
-
4
Turn right onto Wilkins Road
2405 ft · 41 sec · Wilkins Road
-
5
Continue on Sager Road
1.4 km · 1 min · Sager Road
-
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sager Road
28 m · 2 sec · Sager Road
-
7
Exit the roundabout onto Sager Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Sager Road
-
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Sager Road
27 m · 2 sec · Sager Road
-
9
Exit the roundabout onto Sager Road
1330 ft · 22 sec · Sager Road
-
10
Continue on Maumee-Western Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Maumee-Western Road
-
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maumee-Western Road
31 m · 2 sec · Maumee-Western Road
-
12
Exit the roundabout onto Maumee-Western Road
1 mi · 2 min · Maumee-Western Road
-
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Maumee-Western Road
41 m · 2 sec · Maumee-Western Road
-
14
Exit the roundabout onto Maumee-Western Road
3.7 mi · 5 min · Maumee-Western Road
-
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Briarfield Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Briarfield Boulevard
-
16
Turn right onto Salisbury Road
79 m · 5 sec · Salisbury Road
-
17
Take the ramp slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
-
18
Merge slight left
4.8 mi · 6 min
-
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Dayton
1 km · 1 min
-
20
Merge slight left
34.6 mi · 37 min
-
21
Take the exit slight right toward US 68, SR 15
1 km · 1 min
-
22
Keep slight left to continue on US 68, SR 15: Kenton, Columbus
17.1 mi · 20 min
-
23
Continue straight
52.4 mi · 1 hr 2 min
-
24
Take the exit slight right toward SR 37
1170 ft · 36 sec
-
25
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1766 ft · 26 sec · East Central Avenue
-
26
Turn right onto Lake Street
968 ft · 18 sec · Lake Street
-
27
At the end of the road, turn left onto East William Street
3276 ft · 44 sec · East William Street
-
28
Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
-
29
Continue on State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
-
30
Take the exit right
1556 ft · 38 sec
-
31
Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 23 min
-
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
-
33
Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
-
34
Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
-
35
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
-
36
Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street
-
37
Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · East State Street
-
38
Turn right
27 m · 7 sec
-
39
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Delta and Columbus.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 68
Continue straight
52.4 mi · 01h 02m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Delta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delta to Columbus?
The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Carey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Delta and 76.4 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 123.2 miles (198.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Delta and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Carey
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carey.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Bryan
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delta and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 123.23 mi (198.32 km).
#1 Delta
City in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,085 |
| Coordinates | 41.5736600, -84.0052200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.37 | $46.75 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.39 | $52.79 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.72 | $47.43 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.