How far is Northwood, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Northwood, OH to Columbus, OH is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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 Union County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 County Road 111 West
11 m · 1 sec · County Road 111 West
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Continue on Main Street
729 ft · 27 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto State Route 638
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 638
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Turn straight
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 33 East
1478 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South
1524 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.1 mi · 8 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
1336 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
2.3 mi · 3 min · West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
747 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street
686 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto North Third Street
1.5 km · 3 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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 33 East
Merge slight left
40.9 mi · 00h 45m
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 Cloudy leaving Northwood and Partly Sunny 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 65.1 miles (104.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Milford Center is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Northwood and 32.6 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.00 one way or $18.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Northwood and Partly Sunny near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Milford Center
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 Milford Center.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northwood and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 52.42 mi (84.36 km).
#1 Northwood
Situated in the west-central region of Ohio, this small unincorporated community is part of Logan County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4728300, -83.7324300 |
| Altitude | 350 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $3.91 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $11.60 | $23.20 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
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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