The driving distance between Columbus, OH and Detroit, MI is approximately 205 miles. The driving time would be approximately 3 hours 30 minutes if you were to travel non-stop in good driving conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend trip time such as weather, road work, border crossings and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)
The route is:
US-23 approaches Columbus in the northern end of the city in Worthington. To access downtown:
1) Take US-23 SOUTH to I-270 EAST.
2) Take I-270 EAST to I-71 SOUTH.
3) Take I-71 SOUTH to downtown.
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