How far is Norwood, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Norwood, OH to Columbus, OH is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.7 miles (154 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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
102.08 mi
01h 37m
Flight
95.67 mi
153.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.67 mi
Kilometers
153.97 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.08 mi
Kilometers
164.28 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 8:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Columbus
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
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
Port William
OH

Village in Ohio

From Norwood
51.9 mi
00h 48m
To Columbus
50.1 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Montgomery Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Norwood Avenue

    821 ft · 27 sec · Norwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wesley Avenue

    102 m · 21 sec · Wesley Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward SR 562 East

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Norwood Lateral Expressway

    1 km · 50 sec · Norwood Lateral Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1975 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Expressway

    24.2 mi · 29 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1772 ft · 28 sec · South Innerbelt

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    2027 ft · 55 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    2454 ft · 2 min · South Front Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West State Street

    1259 ft · 54 sec · West State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  21. 21

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
69.9 mi · 68%
Northeast Expressway
24.2 mi · 24%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 2%
South Innerbelt
0.72 mi · 1%
Montgomery Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Norwood Lateral Expressway
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

68.9 mi · 01h 15m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
95.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port William
00h 48m from Norwood
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norwood 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 Norwood to Columbus?

The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Port William is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from Norwood and 50.1 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 95.7 miles (154 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.34 one way or $26.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwood and Chance Rain Showers near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Port William

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

79 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

81 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

82 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

100 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 95.67 mi (153.97 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

City in Ohio

Population19,696
Coordinates39.1556100, -84.4596600
Altitude200
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: Montgomery Road (-84.459643, 39.155604)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.64 L · about $13.34
Round trip
$26.68
7.2 gal · 27.28 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.34 $26.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.27 $30.54
Premium $4.79 $17.24 $34.49
Diesel $4.30 $15.49 $30.99

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 Norwood and Columbus. The current time is 05:44:17.

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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.