Origin
Bradner, OH
Late night in Bradner on Friday
Local time
2:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bradner, OH to Columbus, OH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
110.8 mi
178 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 19m
★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bradner, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
This 110.8-mile drive from Bradner, OH to Columbus, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 29 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 70% of the journey on major roads like US 23 and I-71. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, it's an economical option for traversing the Midwest. You’ll experience a straightforward connection between these two Ohio locations, perfect for a quick transition or a purposeful journey without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.4 miles from Bradner, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 110.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 110.8-mile journey. With 70% of the route utilizing major highways such as US 23 and I-71, you'll encounter consistent speeds for extended periods. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 42.5 miles on US 23, offering a solid segment of open road. While predominantly highway, the transition into Columbus may involve more localized road conditions, providing a slight variation as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13 miles in near US 23; SR 18; SR 199 / West South Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 110.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles (US 23; SR 18; SR 199 / West South Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (US 23; SR 18; SR 199 / West Lytle Street): Navigation decision point; at 108.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
13 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 23; SR 18; SR 199 / West South Street
Turn left onto US 23; SR 18; SR 199 / West South Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.6 mi into trip
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~23m in
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US 23; SR 18; SR 199 / West Lytle Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 23; SR 18; SR 199 / West Lytle Street
Navigation decision point
8
108.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 109A
Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
7
108.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 670 West: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
6
110.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
East State Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 42.5 mi | 50m |
| I 71 | 20.2 mi | 22m |
| Clay Street | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| SR 587 | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| County Line Street | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| State Route 37 East | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Fostoria Road | 5 mi | 7m |
| New Riegel Road | 4.1 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 42.5 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bradner, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on Plin Street
399 ft
·
17 sec
·
Plin Street
2
Turn right onto SR 281
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Church Street
3
Turn right onto Caldwell Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Caldwell Street
4
Continue on Caldwell Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Caldwell Road
5
Turn right onto US 23
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Fostoria Road
6
Continue on US 23
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
County Line Street
7
Continue on US 23; SR 18; SR 199
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Countyline Street
8
Turn left onto US 23; SR 18; SR 199
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West South Street
9
Continue on US 23; SR 18; SR 199
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Midblock Underpass
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 23; SR 18; SR 199
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lytle Street
11
Turn slight right onto SR 18
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbus Avenue
12
Turn right onto SR 587
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
New Riegel Road
13
Enter roundabout onto SR 587
130 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 587
14
Continue on SR 587
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 587
15
Turn right onto SR 53
9.4 mi
·
14 min
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Clay Street
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
17
Merge onto US 23; US 30
43 mi
·
50 min
·
US 23; US 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 115
Toward SR 37
19
Turn left onto SR 37
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
East Central Avenue
20
Turn right onto US 42
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Lake Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 36; SR 521
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
East William Street
22
Continue on US 36; SR 37; SR 521
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunbury Road
23
Continue on US 36; SR 37
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 37 East
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
25
Merge onto I 71
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 109A
Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
28
Merge onto I 670
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast Freeway
29
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast Freeway
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast Freeway
Toward US 23 South
30
Turn straight onto US 23
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Third Street
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn right onto East State Street
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Street
Use the right lane.
32
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 29 minute duration, this trip is ideal for a single day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you approach Columbus. With no designated stops in the data, you can flexibly choose rest breaks as needed, perhaps during the 42.5-mile stretch on US 23. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated $17 cost suggests a single fill-up might suffice, but it's always wise to be prepared, particularly when covering 110.8 miles.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.4 miles from Bradner, OH, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.4 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbus, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bradner, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bradner, OH
This is one driving day of about 110.8 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Bradner, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 23 for about 42.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.4 mi from Bradner, OH · 1h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.4 miles from Bradner, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Columbus, OH
The final approach into Columbus, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Columbus, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.20 one way
$34.39 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $19.08 | $38.17 |
| premium | $4.91 | $21.41 | $42.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.46 | $48.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.63 | $5.32 |
| Efficient EV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.69 | $4.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.51 | $7.09 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Columbus, OH
Late night in Columbus on Friday
Local time
2:07 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Marion, OH
55 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bradner, OH to Columbus, OH covers 110.8 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, I 71, Clay Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.4 miles from Bradner, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 110.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 13 miles (US 23; SR 18; SR 199 / West South Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.6 miles (US 23; SR 18; SR 199 / West Lytle Street): Navigation decision point; at 108.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bradner, OH to Columbus, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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