How far is Woodsfield, OH from Columbus, OH?

The driving distance from Woodsfield, OH to Columbus, OH is about 122 miles (196.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.8 miles (162.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
121.96 mi
02h 13m
Flight
100.82 mi
162.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.82 mi
Kilometers
162.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.96 mi
Kilometers
196.28 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 5:53 PM EDT
Return by in Woodsfield
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodsfield
2026-04-18T15:40
Arrive Columbus
Sat, Apr 18, 5:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodsfield
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
Norwich
OH

Human settlement in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America

From Woodsfield
63.4 mi
01h 06m
To Columbus
58.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 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 Woodsfield and Columbus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    34 m · 3 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    825 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oaklawn Avenue

    1326 ft · 22 sec · Oaklawn Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Oaklawn Avenue

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Oaklawn Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Somerton Highway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Somerton Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Chestnut Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Chestnut Street

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Bond Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Bond Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road

    110 m · 8 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Hendrysburg Freeport Road

    93 m · 10 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    101.1 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Downtown

    1663 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on East Mound Street

    1466 ft · 56 sec · East Mound Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

    1971 ft · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2066 ft · 1 min · 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 Woodsfield 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hendrysburg Freeport Road
101 mi · 83%
Oaklawn Avenue
10.5 mi · 9%
Somerton Highway
6.22 mi · 5%
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.33 mi · 4%
Washington Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Bond Avenue
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hendrysburg Freeport Road

Merge slight left

101 mi · 01h 50m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
100.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Norwich
01h 06m from Woodsfield
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodsfield 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 Woodsfield to Columbus?

The road trip is about 122 miles (196.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Norwich is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.4 miles from Woodsfield and 58.5 miles from Columbus.

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

The direct path is about 100.8 miles (162.3 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.93 one way or $31.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodsfield and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Columbus.

Stop Ideas Near Norwich

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodsfield and Columbus. Straight-line distance: 100.82 mi (162.26 km).

Woodsfield

#1 Woodsfield

Village in Ohio

Population2,202
Coordinates39.7625700, -81.1153800
Altitude367
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: East Court Street (-81.115385, 39.762562)
End: East State Street (-82.998626, 39.960416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.3 gal
16.29 L · about $15.93
Round trip
$31.86
8.6 gal · 32.58 L
Estimated CO2
38.2 kg one way
Round trip: 76.4 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.93 $31.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.24 $36.48
Premium $4.79 $20.60 $41.19
Diesel $4.30 $18.51 $37.01

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodsfield and Columbus. The current time is 15:40:06.

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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.