Origin
Blanchard, OH
Morning in Blanchard on Saturday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blanchard, OH to Columbus, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
71.4 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blanchard, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blanchard, OH to Columbus, OH covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 68, North Detroit Street, West Eliza Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 71.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 71.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 68 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 Blanchard, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Blanchard, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 68 | — | — |
| North Detroit Street | — | — |
| West Eliza Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| State Route 31 | — | — |
| North Maple Street | — | — |
| I 270 East | — | — |
| I 270 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 68
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanchard, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on the route
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
the route
2
Turn right onto United States Highway 68
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
United States Highway 68
3
Continue on North Detroit Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Detroit Street
4
Turn left onto West Eliza Street
358 ft
·
18 sec
·
West Eliza Street
5
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
6
Continue straight
28 mi
·
39 min
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 31
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 31
8
Exit the rotary onto State Route 31
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 31
9
Continue on North Maple Street
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Maple Street
10
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
11
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
18 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 270 East, I 270 South
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 South
14
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 70 East: Columbus
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70 East: Columbus
17
Merge slight left onto West Freeway
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 670 East: Airport
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
20
Keep slight left to continue on US 23 South: Third Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 23 South: Third Street
21
Turn straight onto North Third Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Third Street
22
Turn right onto East State Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
East State Street
23
Turn right
89 ft
·
7 sec
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from Blanchard, OH · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from Blanchard, 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
$11.08 one way
$22.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Morning in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
7:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
71°F
Plain City, OH
36 mi in
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
15 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 20m 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 Blanchard, OH to Columbus, OH covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 68, North Detroit Street, West Eliza Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 miles from Blanchard, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.08 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 Blanchard, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Blanchard, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Blanchard, OH to Columbus, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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