How far is Westland, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Westland, OH to Columbus, OH is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.05 mi
01h 47m
Flight
64.93 mi
104.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.93 mi
Kilometers
104.5 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.05 mi
Kilometers
138.49 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 PM EDT
Return by in Westland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westland
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westland
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
Somerset
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Westland
42 mi
00h 53m
To Columbus
44.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Westland Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Westland Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elliott Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · South Elliott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Elliott Cross Road

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Elliott Cross Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    613 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    6.8 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Monument Street

    98 m · 13 sec · Monument Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    2328 ft · 45 sec · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    8 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Columbus Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Ohio State Route 13

    11.6 mi · 18 min · Ohio State Route 13

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1625 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    31.4 mi · 35 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on East Mound Street

    1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2066 ft · 1 min · East State Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio State Route 13
43.3 mi · 50%
Elliott Cross Road
17.3 mi · 20%
Westland Road
2.74 mi · 3%
North Columbus Street
2.2 mi · 3%
South Elliott Road
0.68 mi · 1%
West Broadway Street
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio State Route 13

Merge slight left

31.4 mi · 00h 35m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
64.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 53m from Westland
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Westland 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 Westland to Columbus?

The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.5 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42 miles from Westland and 44.1 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.26 one way or $22.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Westland and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

62 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westland and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 64.93 mi (104.5 km).

Westland

#1 Westland

Township in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

Population2,018
Coordinates39.5503500, -81.8993000
Altitude310
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: Westland Road (-81.899286, 39.550583)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.49 L · about $11.26
Round trip
$22.53
6.08 gal · 22.98 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.26 $22.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.90 $25.79
Premium $4.79 $14.56 $29.12
Diesel $4.30 $13.08 $26.17

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 Westland and Columbus. The current time is 22:12:08.

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.