Trip from Columbus Grove, OH to Columbus, OH

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Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

105 mi

169 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 8m ★

6 AM

2h 18m

8 AM

2h 37m

10 AM

2h 24m

12 PM

2h 22m

3 PM

2h 25m

5 PM

2h 36m

8 PM

2h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbus Grove, OH to Columbus, OH covers 105 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 33, SR 117, Bellefontaine Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.6 miles on US 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.30 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

52.5 miles from Columbus Grove, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 105 miles, with most of the trip on US 33 and SR 117. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.6 miles on US 33.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 33 and SR 117. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 88.2 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 105 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 88.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

88.2 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward I 270 East, I 270 South

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 108 Toward I 270 East, I 270 South

88.5 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 270 South

96.4 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 8 Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton

96.7 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 East: Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 70 East: Columbus

103.8 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Take the exit toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4A–B Toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Columbus Grove, OH to Columbus, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.

Dayton

96.4 mi in | ~2h 4m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 33	45.6 mi	49m
SR 117	16.9 mi	24m
Bellefontaine Road	9.9 mi	14m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway	7.1 mi	8m
Veterans Highway	6 mi	8m
North West Street	3.7 mi	5m
I 670	3.6 mi	4m
Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road	2.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: US 33 — 45.6 mi, about 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus Grove, OH and Columbus, OH.

Start on SR 12

0.1 mi · 17 sec · North High Street

Continue on SR 12

0.2 mi · 24 sec · South Main Street

Turn slight right onto SR 12

426 ft · 9 sec · East Redridge Road

Turn left onto SR 65

6.0 mi · 8 min · Veterans Highway

Continue on SR 65

0.2 mi · 13 sec · North Perrysburg Road

Continue on SR 65

2.5 mi · 3 min · Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road

Continue on SR 65

3.2 mi · 4 min · North West Street

Turn left onto SR 65

475 ft · 10 sec · West Grand Avenue

Turn right onto SR 65

0.5 mi · 46 sec · North Elizabeth Street

Turn right onto SR 65

275 ft · 9 sec · West Wayne Street

Turn left onto SR 65

0.5 mi · 52 sec · North West Street

Turn left onto SR 65; SR 117; SR 309

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Elm Street

Enter roundabout onto SR 117; SR 309

18 ft · 0 sec · Bellefontaine Avenue

Continue on SR 117; SR 309

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bellefontaine Avenue

Turn straight onto SR 117; SR 309

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Harding Highway

Turn right onto SR 117

9.9 mi · 14 min · Bellefontaine Road

Use the right lane.

Continue on SR 117

17 mi · 24 min · SR 117

Continue on C-130

0.2 mi · 37 sec · County Road 130

Turn left onto C-37

0.1 mi · 18 sec · County Road 37

Turn right onto US 33

46 mi · 49 min · US 33

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 108 Toward I 270 East, I 270 South Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 270 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 270

7.1 mi · 8 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 8 Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

1.2 mi · 2 min

Toward I 70 East: Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 70

2.3 mi · 2 min · West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 670

Toward I 670 East: Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 4A–B Toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Exit 4A Toward US 23 South: Third Street

Turn straight onto US 23

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Third Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto East State Street

106 ft · 3 sec · East State Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right

88 ft · 6 sec

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 52.5 miles from Columbus Grove, OH, or about 1h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.6 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.5 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 51m

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 Columbus Grove, 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 Columbus Grove, OH

This is one driving day of about 105 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Columbus Grove, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on US 33 for about 45.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.5 mi from Columbus Grove, OH · 1h 14m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dayton, OH

53 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.

Popular next leg

Dayton, OH to Columbus, OH

71.4 mi · 1h 23m

Pacing Suggestions

South Bloomfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beavercreek, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.5 miles from Columbus Grove, 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.

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

$16.30 one way

$32.59 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$18.09	$36.17
premium	$4.91	$20.29	$40.59
diesel	$5.61	$23.18	$46.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.5	$11.02	$5.04
Efficient EV	26.3	$9.19	$4.20
EV Truck/SUV	42	$14.70	$6.72

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Columbus Grove, OH

Late night in Columbus Grove on Wednesday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 15 mph 29% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 13 at 6:08PM EDT until April 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Columbus, OH

Late night in Columbus on Wednesday

Local time

3:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

SW 8 to 12 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 13 at 6:08PM EDT until April 13 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

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

1 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 17m 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 Columbus Grove, OH to Columbus, OH covers 105 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 33, SR 117, Bellefontaine Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52.5 miles from Columbus Grove, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.30 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.

On the drive from Columbus Grove, OH to Columbus, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.

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