Origin
Columbus, OH
Evening in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
8:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Beaver, OH
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
75.5 mi
121 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
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6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus, OH
Andy Staver
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick getaway from Columbus to Beaver, you are looking at a 75.5-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 48 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you can easily head down and back without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $11 on fuel for the round trip, making this an affordable excursion within the Midwest. You will primarily navigate via South High Street, US 23, and the Portsmouth - Columbus Road. Since both cities are located within Ohio, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout the drive.
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
37.7 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a turn-heavy, local-road profile that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Only 22% of the total distance is spent on highways, so prepare for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over high-speed interstate cruising. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 36.5-mile stretch along the Portsmouth - Columbus Road. As you transition away from the urban environment of Columbus, the character of the road shifts, demanding more attention to steering and speed adjustments compared to a standard highway haul.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Portsmouth - Columbus Road is the longest continuous segment at about 36.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East State Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East State Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
45.6 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
60.4 mi into trip
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~1h 25m in
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SR 220 / West 3rd Street
Turn right onto SR 220 / West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
75.5 mi into trip
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~1h 48m in
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SR 335
Turn left onto SR 335
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth - Columbus Road | 36.5 mi | 47m |
| US 23 | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| South High Street | 9 mi | 17m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 7.3 mi | 8m |
| Bridge Street | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| SR 335 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
— 36.5 mi, about 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Beaver, OH.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East State Street
3
Turn left onto South High Street
9.0 mi
·
17 min
·
South High Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 23
37 mi
·
47 min
·
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 23
15 mi
·
20 min
·
US 23
6
Turn left onto SR 220
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Market Street
7
Turn right onto SR 220
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West 3rd Street
8
Turn left onto SR 220
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Bridge Street
9
Turn left onto SR 32; SR 124
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
10
Turn left onto SR 335
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 335
11
Continue on SR 335; C-57
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto SR 335
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 335
13
Arrive at destination
SR 335
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops required to reach your destination, you can complete the trip in one efficient push. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you leave, as the $11 estimated cost is based on standard consumption for the 75.5-mile distance. Since the route is dominated by local roads rather than interstates, remain alert for changing speed limits as you move through smaller towns along the way. Planning your departure to avoid peak local traffic on South High Street will help ensure you maintain the estimated 1 hour and 48 minute travel time.
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 37.7 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.5 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 75.5 miles or 1h 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.7 miles or 54m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Columbus, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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, OH
This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Columbus, 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 Portsmouth - Columbus Road for about 36.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.7 mi from Columbus, OH · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 75.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.7 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beaver, OH
The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, 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
$11.29 one way
$22.58 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
| premium | $4.79 | $14.24 | $28.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.77 | $33.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.93 | $3.62 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.57 | $4.83 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Beaver, OH
Evening in Beaver on Sunday
Local time
8:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
1h 48m 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 Columbus, OH to Beaver, OH covers 75.5 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Portsmouth - Columbus Road, US 23, South High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.7 miles from Columbus, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.29 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 straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.6 miles (US 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Columbus, OH to Beaver, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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