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Bexley Ohio Map

Explore Bexley, Ohio, with this interactive street and satellite map.

This page also offers TOPO MAPS — the official USGS topographic sheets — plus USGS aerial imagery, a labelled USNG grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below.

Interactive Map of Bexley, Ohio

How to Use This Bexley, Ohio Map

This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bexley, Ohio. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture. Drag the map to pan to any area of Ohio or beyond.

Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).

TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the official USGS topographic maps from The National Map — contours, hydrography, land cover and shaded relief, the same mapping used for hiking, hunting and back-country navigation in the Adirondacks, the Catskills and the Finger Lakes. Imagery shows USGS aerial photography, mostly 1-metre NAIP. The search box finds any US town, county or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Bexley.

Reading the map like a paper quad. Click Grid to overlay the U.S. National Grid (USNG), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.

Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as a USNG grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — USNG being the format FEMA and US search and rescue teams work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need cell coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load.

CityBexley
StateOhio (OH)
CountyFranklin County
CountryUnited States of America
TimezoneEastern Time (America/New_York)
Latitude39.968953
Longitude-82.93768
Population13,928
Density2221.2 /km²
IncorporatedYes
ZIP Code43209
Area Code614
County SeatColumbus
School DistrictBexley City School District

About Bexley, Ohio

Bexley is a locality in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of 13,928. The population density is 2221.2 people per km². Bexley is located at 39.9690°N, 82.9377°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Bexley is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 43209.

Bexley reveals itself as an inland expanse defined by the quiet persistence of the Midwestern landscape and the gentle descent of the terrain toward the Alum Creek corridor. It lies 2.8 miles west of Whitehall, OH (from Whitehall, OH: bearing 273°T), and is situated 3.3 miles east of Columbus. Dense canopies of hardwood trees shade the residential streets, creating a filtered, golden light that settles over the lawns as the afternoon wanes. To the west, the subtle depressions of the earth suggest the presence of distant, ancient waterways, while the horizon remains flat and unyielding against the sky. Residents often find respite in Commonwealth Park, an open green space that serves as a quiet anchor for the surrounding architecture. Beyond the immediate vicinity, the silhouette of Chestnut Ridge occasionally haunts the far distance, a faint reminder of the geological depth that defines the broader regional topography.

Bexley emerged from early land development patterns, evolving from pastoral tracts into a residential enclave that maintains a distinct, deliberate pace of life. The local economy relies heavily on a professional workforce that commutes to the nearby capital, though a steady rhythm of commerce sustains the quiet business districts along the main thoroughfares. Education serves as a cornerstone of the identity of Bexley, with local institutions fostering an environment of intellectual rigor and civic engagement. While the industrial fervor of the past has softened, the influence of the regional economy remains a steady, underlying current in the daily lives of those who reside here. The proximity to the moisture of Spring Lakes encourages a lushness in the gardens that line the older, brick-paved streets, grounding the heritage of the area in a tangible, growing reality.

Cultural life in Bexley centers on a commitment to the arts and a deep appreciation for the quietude of the suburban experience. The architecture reflects a variety of historical influences, ranging from grand, traditional estates to modest, well-maintained homes that define the character of the neighborhood. Notable landmarks include the historic mansions that stand as silent witnesses to the passage of time, their facades softened by ivy and the shifting patterns of the seasons. Literary figures like James Thurber, who spent significant time in the broader region, left a subtle imprint on the cultural consciousness of the area, favoring a sharp, observant wit over grandiosity. Residents often gather for seasonal traditions that honor the transition of the climate, finding beauty in the stark, gray skies of winter or the vibrant, humid energy of early summer.

Nearby Outdoor Places

  • Franklin Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 243° SW
  • Drexel Theatre (Cinema) — 0.8 mi, 184° S
  • Alfred Tibor Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 0.8 mi, 189° S
  • Africentric Early College ES (Local Park) — 1.0 mi, 052° NE
  • Schnieder (Local Recreation) — 1.1 mi, 193° S
  • Evergreen Cemetery - Evergreen Monuments (Monument) — 2.1 mi, 333° NW
  • Heritage Museum of Kappa Kappa Gamma (Museum) — 2.6 mi, 257° W
  • CCAD's ART Sign (Monument) — 2.8 mi, 265° W
  • The Archive Gallery (Gallery) — 3.1 mi, 237° SW
  • The Underground Railroad (Monument) — 3.2 mi, 262° W
  • Armintrout Fire Tower (Attraction) — 3.2 mi, 304° NW
  • Geologic Walkway Park (Attraction) — 3.3 mi, 304° NW
  • Southern Theatre (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 255° W
  • Ohio Arts Council's Riffe Gallery (Arts Centre) — 3.4 mi, 260° W
  • Capitol Theatre - Riffe Center (Theatre) — 3.4 mi, 260° W
  • OSU Urban Arts Space (Arts Centre) — 3.4 mi, 258° W
  • Art of Republic (Gallery) — 3.9 mi, 289° W
  • Gateway Film Center (Cinema) — 4.0 mi, 295° NW
  • Glow Putt Llc (Attraction) — 4.3 mi, 034° NE
  • Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum (Museum) — 4.3 mi, 299° NW
  • Orton Geological Museum (Museum) — 4.4 mi, 297° NW
  • Gahanna Woods Park (State Park) — 5.8 mi, 063° NE
  • Alum Creek State Park (State Park) — 14.8 mi, 356° N
  • Wayne National Forest (National Forest) — 40.2 mi, 128° SE · 243k acres

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About This Bexley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bexley, Ohio. Coordinates: 39.968953, -82.93768. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Bexley includes the ZIP code (43209), telephone area code (614), county seat of Franklin County (Columbus), and school district assignment (Bexley City School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.

Page generatedSeptember 2026
Location dataSimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data
Map layersGoogle Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; USGS The National Map topographic and aerial imagery (public domain); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model)
Wikipedia validationArticle content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API.