How far is Dresden, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Dresden, OH to Columbus, OH is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.4 miles (86 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dresden and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dresden and Columbus.
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Start on East 8th Street
27 m · 9 sec · East 8th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
112 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto West 9th Street
1558 ft · 34 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn right onto Frazeysburg Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Frazeysburg Road
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Take the ramp left toward SR 16 West: Newark
1562 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown
1439 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Johnstown Road
2214 ft · 40 sec · Johnstown Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
31 m · 1 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
35 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnstown Road
41 m · 2 sec · East Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Johnstown Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Johnstown Road
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Continue on Mill Street
2969 ft · 1 min · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Street
7.3 mi · 9 min · Granville Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street
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Turn right onto East State Street
32 m · 4 sec · East State Street
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Turn right
27 m · 7 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 Dresden 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.
SR 16 West
Merge slight left
32.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dresden 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 Dresden to Columbus?
The road trip is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Granville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.2 miles from Dresden and 33.8 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.4 miles (86 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dresden and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Granville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dresden and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 53.43 mi (85.98 km).
#1 Dresden
Town in the U.
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 40.1214600, -82.0106900 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.76 | $19.51 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
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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