How far is Oakwood, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Oakwood, OH to Columbus, OH is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.
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 Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakwood and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakwood and Columbus.
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Start on Tryon Road
22 m · 7 sec · Tryon Road
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3210 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Oak Leaf Road
765 ft · 13 sec · Oak Leaf Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 271 South, I 480 East, SR 14 East
1440 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
3071 ft · 44 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus
1.2 km · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 24 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 Oakwood 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.
I 271 South
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.
Rain Showers leaving Oakwood and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakwood to Columbus?
The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.9 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Oakwood and 68.4 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.6 miles (200.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 2:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.18 one way or $38.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Oakwood and Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
Elyria
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Cleveland Lakefront station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakwood and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 124.57 mi (200.47 km).
#1 Oakwood
Situated in southeastern Cuyahoga County at an elevation of approximately 1047 feet, this village serves as a suburb within the Greater Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3653300, -81.5079000 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $3.98 | $19.18 | $38.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $21.99 | $43.98 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $24.59 | $49.18 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $30.80 | $61.61 |
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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