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Weekend Drives from Columbus, OH

Routes

30

Avg Distance

63 mi

Avg Drive

1h 18m

Destinations

30

If you're looking for a drive that doesn't eat your whole weekend, Columbus, OH delivers. 30 mapped routes, 30 unique destinations, and an average drive of 63 miles — close enough to leave after breakfast and be back for dinner.

Planning Tips

Leave early on Saturday to beat traffic out of Columbus, OH — the first hour often determines the whole drive's mood.
Pack snacks and water even for short drives. A 2-hour drive with a good stop becomes a 3-hour experience.
Check fuel prices at your destination versus Columbus, OH — sometimes filling up before you leave saves more than you'd expect.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 30 mapped routes from Columbus, OH that are between 1 and 4 hours of driving, covering 30 unique destinations. Average distance is about 63 miles one way.

Drive times and distances come from actual road network data via OSRM. Fuel costs use current state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. All data is recalculated regularly.

Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

All Weekend Drives

Columbus, OH → Prospect, OH

40.2 mi 1h Score: 8/10

Columbus, OH → Hanover, OH

47 mi 1h 1m Score: 8/10

Columbus, OH → Urbana, OH

44.6 mi 1h 2m Score: 8/10

Columbus, OH → Northridge, OH

49.9 mi 1h 5m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Zanesville, OH

55.1 mi 1h 7m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Fredericktown, OH

53.9 mi 1h 10m Score: 8/10

Columbus, OH → Xenia, OH

61.5 mi 1h 12m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Anderson, OH

47.2 mi 1h 14m Score: 6/10

Columbus, OH → Clinton, OH

58.3 mi 1h 14m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Frankfort, OH

51.7 mi 1h 16m Score: 8/10

Columbus, OH → New Lexington, OH

55.8 mi 1h 16m Score: 9/10

Columbus, OH → Nelsonville, OH

60.8 mi 1h 17m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Northwood, OH

64.7 mi 1h 19m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Kettering, OH

76.2 mi 1h 19m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Riverside, OH

68.1 mi 1h 20m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Mansfield, OH

66.4 mi 1h 20m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Howard, OH

58.5 mi 1h 21m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Waynesville, OH

71.8 mi 1h 23m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Dayton, OH

71.6 mi 1h 23m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Lakeview, OH

70.1 mi 1h 23m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Englewood, OH

73.4 mi 1h 24m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Oak Hill, OH

57.6 mi 1h 24m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Waverly, OH

60.3 mi 1h 25m Score: 8/10

Columbus, OH → New Concord, OH

70.2 mi 1h 25m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Tipp City, OH

70.7 mi 1h 26m Score: 8/10

Columbus, OH → Clayton, OH

77.6 mi 1h 29m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Crestline, OH

64.8 mi 1h 29m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Lebanon, OH

78.6 mi 1h 30m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Utica, OH

76.6 mi 1h 30m Score: 7/10

Columbus, OH → Sugar Creek, OH

73.3 mi 1h 32m Score: 7/10

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