How far is Oxford, OH from Columbus, OH?
The driving distance from Oxford, OH to Columbus, OH is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 04m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Columbus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Columbus.
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Start on the route
83 m · 22 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto South College Avenue
127 m · 22 sec · South College Avenue
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Turn right onto West Spring Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Spring Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Patterson Avenue
58 m · 11 sec · South Patterson Avenue
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Turn right onto Oxford Trenton Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Oxford Trenton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Eaton Road
3 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Eaton Road
2.6 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Turn left onto Trenton Oxford Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Trenton Oxford Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Trenton Oxford Road
38 m · 2 sec · Trenton Oxford Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Trenton Oxford Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Trenton Oxford Road
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Continue on Oxford State Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Oxford State Road
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Continue on West State Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · West State Street
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Continue on Oxford State Road
5.4 mi · 9 min · Oxford State Road
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Turn slight left
113 m · 18 sec
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Turn left onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Cincinnati-Dayton Road
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
1099 ft · 24 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Highway
65 m · 4 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on State Route 122
5.8 mi · 10 min · State Route 122
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Continue on Old 122 Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Old 122 Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old 122 Road
40 m · 3 sec · Old 122 Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old 122 Road
2833 ft · 54 sec · Old 122 Road
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Turn left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
60.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1772 ft · 28 sec · South Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right
2027 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South Front Street
2454 ft · 2 min · South Front Street
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Turn right onto West State Street
1259 ft · 54 sec · West State Street
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Continue on 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 Oxford 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 71 North
Merge slight left
60.5 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oxford to Columbus?
The road trip is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 55 miles from Oxford and 60.3 miles from Columbus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.08 one way or $30.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxford and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.
Stop Ideas Near Port William
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 Port William.
Cincinnati, OH
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 97.95 mi (157.64 km).
#1 Oxford
City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 23,535 |
| Coordinates | 39.5070000, -84.7452300 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.08 | $30.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.26 | $34.53 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.50 | $38.99 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.52 | $35.03 |
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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