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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
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.
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Start on the route
894 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto Kinsman Road Northwest
10.2 mi · 15 min · Kinsman Road Northwest
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Continue on East High Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East High Street
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Continue on Kinsman Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Kinsman Road
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Continue on East Center Street
2376 ft · 59 sec · East Center Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward the route
1437 ft · 49 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Ravenna Road
6.3 mi · 10 min · Ravenna Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 422 West: Cleveland
1921 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
12.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cochran Road, Harper Road
2228 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right onto Harper Road
810 ft · 29 sec · Harper Road
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Turn left onto Cannon Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Cannon Road
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Continue on Cannon Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road
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Continue on Rockside Road
2569 ft · 58 sec · Rockside Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 271 South, I 480 East
1588 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
3010 ft · 43 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Merge slight left
110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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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 North Bloomfield 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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Salem.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Bloomfield and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 152.42 mi (245.29 km).
#1 North Bloomfield
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,874 |
| Coordinates | 41.4642200, -80.8684200 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| 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: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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