Origin
Apple Creek, OH
Night in Apple Creek on Wednesday
Local time
10:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Apple Creek, OH to Columbus, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 39m
Distance
101.5 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Apple Creek, OH
Damir K .
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Apple Creek, OH to Columbus, OH covers 101.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Dover Road, Madison Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.8 miles from Apple Creek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 101.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Apple Creek, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Apple Creek, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Dover Road | — | — |
| Madison Avenue | — | — |
| US 30 West | — | — |
| West Lincoln Way | — | — |
| I 71 South | — | — |
| I 670 East | — | — |
| I 670 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Apple Creek, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on Richenbaugh Avenue
52 ft
·
7 sec
·
Richenbaugh Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on Dover Road
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Dover Road
4
Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Dover Road
5
Continue on Madison Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South
7
Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Lincoln Way
8
Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way
22 mi
·
27 min
·
West Lincoln Way
9
Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 71 South: Columbus
10
Merge slight left
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 670 West: Dayton
13
Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast Freeway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Northeast Freeway
15
Turn straight onto North Third Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Third Street
16
Turn right onto East State Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
East State Street
17
Turn right
89 ft
·
7 sec
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.8 miles from Apple Creek, OH, or about 49m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbus, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Apple Creek, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Apple Creek, OH
This is one driving day of about 101.5 miles and 1h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Apple Creek, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.8 mi from Apple Creek, OH · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from Apple Creek, 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
$15.75 one way
$31.50 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $17.48 | $34.97 |
| premium | $4.91 | $19.62 | $39.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.41 | $44.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.66 | $4.87 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.88 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.21 | $6.50 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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
Night in Columbus on Wednesday
Local time
10:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
51 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
17 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 39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Apple Creek, OH to Columbus, OH covers 101.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, Dover Road, Madison Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.8 miles from Apple Creek, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.75 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 Apple Creek, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 1h 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Apple Creek, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Apple Creek, OH to Columbus, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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