Origin
Auburn, OH
Evening in Auburn on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Auburn, OH to Columbus, OH
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
119.4 mi
192 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Auburn, OH to Columbus, OH covers 119.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on High Street, Walnut Street, Millville Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.53 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
59.7 miles from Auburn, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 119.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
High 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 Auburn, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Auburn, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | — | — |
| Walnut Street | — | — |
| Millville Avenue | — | — |
| Ross Avenue | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| North Erie Boulevard | — | — |
| Fairgrove Avenue | — | — |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
High Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Auburn, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on Hamilton Scipio Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Scipio Road
2
Continue on High Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
High Street
3
Turn left onto Walnut Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Walnut Street
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Millville Avenue
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Millville Avenue
5
Turn right onto Ross Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ross Avenue
6
Turn straight onto Main Street
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on High Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
8
Turn left onto North Erie Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Erie Boulevard
9
Continue on Fairgrove Avenue
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fairgrove Avenue
10
Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
11
Take the exit straight toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
12
Continue on Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
13
Turn straight
8.0 mi
·
13 min
14
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
15
Merge slight left onto Bypass 48
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bypass 48
16
Turn right
7.0 mi
·
9 min
17
Turn right
8.9 mi
·
12 min
18
Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 71 North: Columbus
19
Merge slight left
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
21
Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Innerbelt
22
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
23
Turn left onto South Front Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Front Street
24
Turn right onto West State Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
West State Street
25
Continue on East State Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
East State Street
26
Turn right
89 ft
·
7 sec
27
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 59.7 miles from Auburn, OH, or about 58m 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 26 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.7 miles or 58m 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 35m
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 Auburn, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Auburn, OH
This is one driving day of about 119.4 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Auburn, 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 59.7 mi from Auburn, OH · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.7 miles from Auburn, 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
$18.53 one way
$37.06 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $20.57 | $41.13 |
| premium | $4.91 | $23.08 | $46.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.54 | $5.73 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.45 | $4.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.72 | $7.64 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Evening in Columbus on Wednesday
Local time
5:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Franklin, OH
60 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
8 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 56m 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 Auburn, OH to Columbus, OH covers 119.4 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are High Street, Walnut Street, Millville Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.7 miles from Auburn, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.53 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 Auburn, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Auburn, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Auburn, OH to Columbus, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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