Origin
Beechwood Trails, OH
Afternoon in Beechwood Trails on Thursday
Local time
2:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beechwood Trails, OH to Columbus, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
34m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
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 Beechwood Trails, OH to Columbus, OH covers 25.2 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Citation Drive, Hillgail Road, Middle Ground Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 25.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Citation Drive 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Beechwood Trails, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 34m 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 Beechwood Trails, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Citation Drive | — | — |
| Hillgail Road | — | — |
| Middle Ground Road | — | — |
| Watkins Road Southwest | — | — |
| East Broad Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest | — | — |
| I 70 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Citation Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beechwood Trails, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on Venetian Way
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Venetian Way
2
Turn left onto Citation Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Citation Drive
3
Turn right onto Hillgail Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillgail Road
4
Turn left onto Middle Ground Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Middle Ground Road
5
Turn right onto Watkins Road Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Watkins Road Southwest
6
Turn right onto East Broad Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broad Street
7
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
8
Continue on Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
9
Take the ramp slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 70 West: Columbus
10
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
19 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Downtown
12
Continue on East Mound Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Mound Street
13
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grant Avenue
14
Turn left onto East State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
15
Turn right
89 ft
·
7 sec
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.91 one way
$7.82 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Afternoon in Columbus on Thursday
Local time
2:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
34m 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 Beechwood Trails, OH to Columbus, OH covers 25.2 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Citation Drive, Hillgail Road, Middle Ground Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 miles from Beechwood Trails, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.91 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 Beechwood Trails, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 34m 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 Beechwood Trails, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beechwood Trails, OH to Columbus, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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