Origin
Anderson, OH
Afternoon in Anderson on Friday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Anderson, OH to Columbus, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Anderson, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Anderson, OH to Columbus, OH covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 23, South High Street, SR 207 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.3 miles on US 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 47.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 14m highway drive covering 47.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 23 and South High Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.3 miles on US 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 29.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and South High Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Veterans Parkway.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Anderson, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 1h 14m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Veterans Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Moundsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (SR 104): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Veterans Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto Veterans Parkway
Navigation decision point
3
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Moundsville Road
Turn left onto Moundsville Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
SR 104
Turn left onto SR 104
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward US 23 North: Columbus
Navigation decision point
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
4
47.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
East State Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 29.3 mi | 38m |
| South High Street | 9 mi | 17m |
| SR 207 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| SR 104 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Parkway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Anderson Station Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Moundsville Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 29.3 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Anderson, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on C-114
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Anderson Station Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Veterans Parkway
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Parkway
3
Continue on C-550
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Valley Road
4
Turn left onto Moundsville Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Moundsville Road
5
Turn left onto SR 104
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 104
6
Turn straight onto SR 207
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 207
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 23 North: Columbus
8
Continue on US 23
29 mi
·
38 min
·
US 23
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 23
9.0 mi
·
17 min
·
South High Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
East State Street
11
Continue on East State Street
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Street
12
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.7 mi from Anderson, OH · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.7 miles from Anderson, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.34 one way
$14.68 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Afternoon in Columbus on Friday
Local time
3:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
NW 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:31PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 14m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Anderson, OH to Columbus, OH covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 23, South High Street, SR 207. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.7 miles from Anderson, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.34 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.
The drive from Anderson, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 1h 14m with 75% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Veterans Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles (Moundsville Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (SR 104): Navigation decision point.
The route from Anderson, OH to Columbus, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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