How far is Windham, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Windham, OH to Columbus, OH is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
158.59 mi
02h 32m
Flight
134.93 mi
217.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.93 mi
Kilometers
217.15 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.59 mi
Kilometers
255.23 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Return by in Windham
Thu, Apr 23, 3:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Windham
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Columbus
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Windham
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
Ashland
OH

City in Ohio

From Windham
78.9 mi
01h 16m
To Columbus
79.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    5 mi · 9 min · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Richfield Hudson Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Richfield Hudson Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2904 ft · 55 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    1620 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

    605 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Brecksville Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  17. 17

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway

    3202 ft · 54 sec · Northeast Freeway

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto North Third Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Third Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East State Street

    32 m · 4 sec · East State Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Windham 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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
121 mi · 76%
Ohio Turnpike
20.1 mi · 13%
West Center Street
5 mi · 3%
Richfield Hudson Road
4.49 mi · 3%
I 77 South
2.06 mi · 1%
Brecksville Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
134.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
01h 16m from Windham
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Windham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Windham and 79.7 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.75 one way or $41.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Windham and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

59 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

72 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

88 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

103 mi away
820 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Windham and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 134.93 mi (217.15 km).

Windham

#1 Windham

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,862
Coordinates41.2350600, -81.0492600
Altitude296
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: West Center Street (-81.049261, 41.235136)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.18 L · about $20.75
Round trip
$41.50
11.2 gal · 42.36 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.75 $41.50
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.76 $47.51
Premium $4.79 $26.82 $53.65
Diesel $4.30 $24.10 $48.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Windham and Columbus. The current time is 22:32:22.

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.