How far is Hopewell, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Hopewell, OH to Columbus, OH is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
46.54 mi
00h 48m
Flight
43.86 mi
70.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.86 mi
Kilometers
70.58 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.54 mi
Kilometers
74.9 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Hopewell
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopewell
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopewell
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
Kirkersville
OH

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

From Hopewell
23.2 mi
00h 24m
To Columbus
23.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 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 Hopewell and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Hopewell Road

    41 m · 13 sec · South Hopewell Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Pike

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on National Road Southeast

    1.2 km · 1 min · National Road Southeast

  4. 4

    Continue on West Pike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on National Road Southeast

    1.3 mi · 2 min · National Road Southeast

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Brownsville Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Brownsville Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1368 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    39.5 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on East Mound Street

    1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopewell 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brownsville Road
40.5 mi · 87%
West Pike
2.56 mi · 6%
National Road Southeast
2.08 mi · 4%
East State Street
0.39 mi · 1%
South Grant Avenue
0.37 mi · 1%
Downtown
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Brownsville Road

Merge slight left

39.5 mi · 00h 44m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
43.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkersville
00h 24m from Hopewell
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopewell 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 Hopewell to Columbus?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Hopewell and 23.3 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopewell and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

34 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopewell and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 43.86 mi (70.58 km).

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#1 Hopewell

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population2,745
Coordinates39.9556200, -82.1707000
Altitude331
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: South Hopewell Road (-82.170776, 39.955621)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.08
Round trip
$12.15
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.08 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.96 $13.91
Premium $4.79 $7.86 $15.71
Diesel $4.30 $7.06 $14.12

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 Hopewell and Columbus. The current time is 22:13:51.

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.