Road Trips from Columbus, OH
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
107
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
64
Under 2 hours
53 total in this range
Plymouth, OH
1h 49m81.2 mi one way
Baltimore, OH
42m25.6 mi one way
Tipp City, OH
1h 26m70.7 mi one way
Fredericktown, OH
1h 10m53.9 mi one way
Mechanicsburg, OH
45m33.6 mi one way
Full-day getaway
54 total in this range
Weston, OH
2h 43m128.6 mi one way
Fredericktown, OH
3h 35m172.2 mi one way
Woodsfield, OH
2h 34m127.1 mi one way
Fayette, OH
3h 41m180.9 mi one way
Portage, OH
2h 29m117.2 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Weston, OH
2h 43m128.6 mi one way
Fredericktown, OH
3h 35m172.2 mi one way
Woodsfield, OH
2h 34m127.1 mi one way
Fayette, OH
3h 41m180.9 mi one way
Cleveland, OH
2h 43m142.9 mi one way
Toledo, OH
2h 59m143.6 mi one way
Blue Ash, OH
1h 47m94.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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