Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
175.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Photo: Andy Staver
The drive from Campbell, OH to Columbus, OH covers 175.9 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 6th Street, Penhale Avenue, 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.66 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88 miles from Campbell, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 175.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Penhale Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilson Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Himrod Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East River Crossing | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cleveland | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 680 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Campbell, OH and Columbus, OH.
Start on Whipple Avenue
Turn right onto 6th Street
Turn right onto Penhale Avenue
Continue on 3rd Street
Turn right onto Wilson Avenue
Turn slight right onto Himrod Avenue
Continue on Himrod Avenue
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto East River Crossing
Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland, Akron, Market Street, Downtown
Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Cleveland, Akron
Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway
Continue on Wickliffe Expressway
Merge slight right
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
Turn straight onto North Third Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88 miles or 1h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbus, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Campbell, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Campbell, OH
This is one driving day of about 175.9 miles and 2h 48m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88 mi from Campbell, OH · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
88 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 88 miles from Campbell, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Columbus, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.66 one way
$51.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $29.38 | $58.75 |
| premium | $4.79 | $33.17 | $66.34 |
| diesel | $4.30 | $29.81 | $59.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.47 | $8.44 |
| Efficient EV | 44 | 0 | $15.39 | $7.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.63 | $11.26 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Campbell on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
88 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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