Origin
Clinton, OH
Morning in Clinton on Friday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, OH to Columbus, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
117.7 mi
189 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Clinton, OH to Columbus, OH covers 117.7 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway, East Easton Road, Warwick Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 87.6 miles on Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.27 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.
Midpoint
58.8 miles from Clinton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 117.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 117.7 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.
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 87.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near SR 57 / Wadsworth Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 117.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (SR 57 / Wadsworth Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 28 miles (I 71 / Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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SR 57 / Wadsworth Road
Turn sharp right onto SR 57 / Wadsworth Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
28 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 71 / Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
Merge onto I 71 / Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
115.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 109A
Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
7
115.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 670 West: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
6
117.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
|
East State Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway | 87.6 mi | 1h 34m |
| East Easton Road | 15.4 mi | 20m |
| Warwick Road | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Congress Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Wadsworth Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Freeway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North 2nd Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Third Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
— 87.6 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on Water Street
238 ft
·
15 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto Hickory Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hickory Street
4
Continue on North 2nd Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 116
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Canal Fulton Road Northwest
6
Continue on CR 116
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Warwick Road
7
Merge onto SR 585
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Akron Road
8
Turn sharp right onto SR 57
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wadsworth Road
9
Enter roundabout onto SR 604
188 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Easton Road
10
Continue on SR 604
15 mi
·
20 min
·
East Easton Road
11
Continue on SR 604
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Oak Street
12
Turn right onto SR 539
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Salem Road
13
Continue on SR 539
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Congress Road
14
Continue on SR 539
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Congress Road
15
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
16
Merge onto I 71
88 mi
·
1 hr 34 min
·
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 109A
Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 670 West: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto I 670
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast Freeway
20
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast Freeway
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast Freeway
Toward US 23 South
21
Turn straight onto US 23
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Third Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto East State Street
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
24
Arrive at 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 58.8 miles from Clinton, OH, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.6 miles.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.8 miles or 1h 14m 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 55m
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 Clinton, 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 Clinton, OH
This is one driving day of about 117.7 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Clinton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway for about 87.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.8 mi from Clinton, OH · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 58.8 miles from Clinton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 87.6 miles.
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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.27 one way
$36.53 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $20.27 | $40.55 |
| premium | $4.91 | $22.75 | $45.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.99 | $51.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.36 | $5.65 |
| Efficient EV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.30 | $4.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.48 | $7.53 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Columbus, OH
Morning in Columbus on Friday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
NW 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:31PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
68°F
Mansfield, OH
59 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
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Clinton, OH to Columbus, OH covers 117.7 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway, East Easton Road, Warwick Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.8 miles from Clinton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.27 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 117.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (SR 57 / Wadsworth Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 28 miles (I 71 / Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Clinton, OH to Columbus, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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