How far is Dunham, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Dunham, OH to Columbus, OH is about 108.1 miles (174 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
108.09 mi
01h 49m
Flight
84.8 mi
136.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.8 mi
Kilometers
136.48 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.09 mi
Kilometers
173.96 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM EDT
Return by in Dunham
Thu, Apr 23, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunham
2026-04-23T05:58
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 7:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunham
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
Logan
OH

City in Hocking County, Ohio, United States

From Dunham
54 mi
00h 54m
To Columbus
54.1 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Dunham and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Veto Road

    1675 ft · 49 sec · Veto Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Oxbow Road

    2.7 mi · 8 min · Oxbow Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto SR 7

    10 mi · 12 min · SR 7

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, SR 32 West: Athens, Chillicothe

    19.1 mi · 24 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West: Columbus

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    31.6 mi · 37 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · East Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on East Mound Street

    1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunham 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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 33 West
31.9 mi · 29%
US 50 West
19.1 mi · 18%
Lancaster Bypass
13.3 mi · 12%
SR 7
10 mi · 9%
Southeast Expressway
8.87 mi · 8%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.82 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

US 33 West

Merge slight left

31.6 mi · 00h 37m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Logan
00h 54m from Dunham
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunham and Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.1 miles (174 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Logan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54 miles from Dunham and 54.1 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.12 one way or $28.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunham and Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Logan

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

69 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

103 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

119 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunham and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 84.8 mi (136.48 km).

Dunham

#1 Dunham

Township in Washington County, Ohio

Population2,505
Coordinates39.3348000, -81.6279100
Altitude198
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: Veto Road (-81.627911, 39.33481)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.44 L · about $14.12
Round trip
$28.23
7.62 gal · 28.88 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.12 $28.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.79 $18.25 $36.50
Diesel $4.30 $16.40 $32.80

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 Dunham and Columbus. The current time is 05:58:50.

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.