How far is North Bloomfield, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from North Bloomfield, OH to Columbus, OH is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
181.15 mi
02h 57m
Flight
152.42 mi
245.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.42 mi
Kilometers
245.29 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.15 mi
Kilometers
291.54 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Mon, Apr 20, 12:41 PM EDT
Return by in North Bloomfield
Mon, Apr 20, 3:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Bloomfield
2026-04-20T09:43
Arrive Columbus
Mon, Apr 20, 12:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Bloomfield
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Salem
OH

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

From North Bloomfield
89.1 mi
01h 28m
To Columbus
92.1 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Monday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Monday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Bloomfield and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bloomfield and Columbus.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    894 ft · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kinsman Road Northwest

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Kinsman Road Northwest

  3. 3

    Continue on East High Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East High Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Kinsman Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Kinsman Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Center Street

    2376 ft · 59 sec · East Center Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward the route

    1437 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ravenna Road

    6.3 mi · 10 min · Ravenna Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward US 422 West: Cleveland

    1921 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Cochran Road, Harper Road

    2228 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Harper Road

    810 ft · 29 sec · Harper Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Cannon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cannon Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Cannon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Rockside Road

    2569 ft · 58 sec · Rockside Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward I 271 South, I 480 East

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3010 ft · 43 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  27. 27

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Bloomfield 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
136 mi · 75%
US 422 West
13.1 mi · 7%
Kinsman Road Northwest
10.2 mi · 6%
Ravenna Road
6.26 mi · 3%
East Center Street
3.21 mi · 2%
Kinsman Road
2.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.7 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Salem
01h 28m from North Bloomfield
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving North Bloomfield and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Bloomfield to Columbus?

The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

West Salem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.1 miles from North Bloomfield and 92.1 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.7 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around North Bloomfield and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near West Salem

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

44 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

69 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Sandusky

73 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Alliance

85 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Bloomfield and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 152.42 mi (245.29 km).

North Bloomfield

#1 North Bloomfield

City in Ohio, United States

Population1,874
Coordinates41.4642200, -80.8684200
Altitude273
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: SR 45 (-80.868399, 41.46422)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.2 L · about $23.67
Round trip
$47.35
12.78 gal · 48.4 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.67 $47.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.11 $54.21
Premium $4.79 $30.61 $61.22
Diesel $4.30 $27.50 $55.01

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between North Bloomfield and Columbus. The current time is 09:43:51.

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.