How far is Radnor, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Radnor, OH to Columbus, OH is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
34.91 mi
00h 45m
Flight
30.31 mi
48.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.31 mi
Kilometers
48.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.91 mi
Kilometers
56.18 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sun, May 3, 1:25 PM EDT
Return by in Radnor
Sun, May 3, 2:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Radnor
2026-05-03T12:39
Arrive Columbus
Sun, May 3, 1:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Radnor
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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Radnor
19.4 mi
00h 22m
To Columbus
15.4 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
33°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Radnor Road

    2 m · 7 sec · Radnor Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 203

    4.7 mi · 6 min · State Route 203

  3. 3

    Continue on SR 37

    3044 ft · 47 sec · SR 37

  4. 4

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    2727 ft · 1 min · West Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Houk Road

    2148 ft · 1 min · Houk Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Marysville Road

    1 mi · 1 min · Marysville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West William Street

    2.4 mi · 3 min · West William Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunbury Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sunbury Road

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 37 East

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 37 East

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    20.2 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  18. 18

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Radnor and Columbus.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 37 East
26.3 mi · 75%
State Route 203
4.74 mi · 14%
West William Street
2.37 mi · 7%
Marysville Road
1.01 mi · 3%
Sunbury Road
0.91 mi · 3%
Northeast Freeway
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 37 East

Merge slight left

20.2 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
30.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
00h 22m from Radnor
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost leaving Radnor and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Radnor to Columbus?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from Radnor and 15.4 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Radnor and Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Radnor and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 30.31 mi (48.78 km).

Radnor

#1 Radnor

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

Population1,904
Coordinates40.3842300, -83.1507500
Altitude285
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: State Route 203 (-83.15077, 40.384236)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $4.56
Round trip
$9.11
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.56 $9.11
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.22 $10.44
Premium $4.79 $5.89 $11.78
Diesel $4.30 $5.29 $10.59

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Radnor and Columbus. The current time is 12:39:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.