How far is Northwood, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Northwood, OH to Columbus, OH is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
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.
Human settlement in Wyandot County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northwood and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwood and Columbus.
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Start on Rood Street
629 ft · 30 sec · Rood Street
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Turn right onto Woodville Road
3012 ft · 1 min · Woodville Road
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Take the ramp left toward Woodville Road
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 20 West, US 23 North: Perrysburg
1170 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Fremont Pike
57 m · 30 sec · Fremont Pike
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Continue on Fremont Pike
3 mi · 4 min · Fremont Pike
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Turn right onto Fostoria Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Fostoria Road
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Turn left onto Scotch Ridge Road
28 m · 3 sec · Scotch Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Fostoria Road
11.9 mi · 17 min · Fostoria Road
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Continue on County Line Street
6.7 mi · 10 min · County Line Street
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Continue on South Countyline Street
690 ft · 17 sec · South Countyline Street
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Turn left onto West South Street
1280 ft · 22 sec · West South Street
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Continue on Midblock Underpass
1979 ft · 41 sec · Midblock Underpass
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lytle Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Lytle Street
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Turn slight right onto Columbus Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Columbus Avenue
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Turn right onto New Riegel Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · New Riegel Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
8.4 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Clay Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · Clay Street
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Take the ramp left
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37
1170 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1766 ft · 26 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Lake Street
968 ft · 18 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East William Street
3276 ft · 44 sec · East William Street
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Continue on Sunbury Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road
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Continue on State Route 37 East
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East
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Take the exit right
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
20.2 mi · 23 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 Northwood and Columbus.
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.
Clay Street
Merge slight left
42.5 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Northwood and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northwood to Columbus?
The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Harpster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Northwood and 61.2 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Northwood and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Harpster
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 Harpster.
Columbus, OH
Sandusky
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 116.36 mi (187.27 km).
#1 Northwood
Human settlement in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,350 |
| Coordinates | 41.6072700, -83.4688200 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.64 | $33.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.05 | $38.09 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.51 | $43.01 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.32 | $38.65 |
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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