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Trip from Columbus, OH to Benton, OH

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 53m

Distance

73.7 mi

119 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 45m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

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capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Columbus, OH

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Downtown Benton, OH, OH

Benton, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbus, OH to Benton, OH covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Columbus Pike, Olentangy Freeway, Olentangy River Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.5 miles on Columbus Pike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.44 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

36.9 miles from Columbus, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 73.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 53m drive with frequent turns across 73.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Columbus Pike is the longest continuous segment at about 31.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South High Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (West Town Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 62; SR 3 / West Rich Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South High Street

Turn left onto South High Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Town Street

Turn right onto West Town Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 62; SR 3 / West Rich Street

Turn right onto US 62; SR 3 / West Rich Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward SR 315 North: Worthington, Airport

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward SR 315 North: Worthington, Airport
6
23 mi into trip | ~35m in | US 23 / Columbus Pike

At end of road, turn left onto US 23 / Columbus Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Columbus Pike 31.5 mi 39m
Olentangy Freeway 11 mi 13m
Olentangy River Road 9.7 mi 16m
SR 231 6.7 mi 11m
Marion-Melmore Road 5.7 mi 13m
Brush Ridge-Wyandot Road 3.2 mi 5m
Lincoln Highway 2 mi 3m
Morrison Street North 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Columbus Pike — 31.5 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Benton, 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

494 ft · 20 sec · South High Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto West Town Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Town Street
5

At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Civic Center Drive
6

Turn right onto US 62; SR 3

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Rich Street
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on US 62; SR 3

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Town Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward SR 315 North: Worthington, Airport Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto SR 315

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on SR 315

11 mi · 13 min · Olentangy Freeway
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on SR 315

3.9 mi · 6 min · Olentangy River Road
12

Enter roundabout onto SR 315

133 ft · 2 sec · Olentangy River Road
13

Continue on SR 315

2.9 mi · 4 min · Olentangy River Road
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn slight right

391 ft · 7 sec
15

Turn slight right onto SR 315

2.9 mi · 4 min · Olentangy River Road
16

At end of road, turn left onto US 23

32 mi · 39 min · Columbus Pike
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
18

Turn right onto SR 231

3.2 mi · 5 min · Brush Ridge-Wyandot Road
19

Turn left onto SR 231; SR 294

0.7 mi · 1 min · SR 231; SR 294
20

Turn right onto SR 231

6.1 mi · 10 min · SR 231
21

Turn right onto SR 231

1.2 mi · 2 min · Morrison Street North
22

Turn right onto CH 330

2.0 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway
23

Turn left onto CR 1

5.7 mi · 13 min · Marion-Melmore Road
24

Turn left onto Benton Road

119 ft · 5 sec · Benton Road
25

Arrive at destination

Benton Road

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 36.9 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.5 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 16 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.9 miles or 53m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Columbus, OH

This is one driving day of about 73.7 miles and 1h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Columbus, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Columbus Pike for about 31.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.9 mi from Columbus, OH · 53m into the drive

Downtown Delaware, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, OH

37 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

Powell, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delaware, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.9 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Benton, OH

The final approach into Benton, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Cameron's American Bistro

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Worthington, Ohio

0.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

1.6 mi

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148675008

Visit website

Cameron's American Bistro

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Expensive mile 10.5

Worthington, Ohio

Hours: 5–9 pm

+16148853663

Visit website

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16146213287

Visit website

Varsity Club Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 5.3

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16142996269

Visit website

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 5.3

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16142610900

Visit website

The Eagle | Short North

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16147453397

Visit website

Iron Chef Steakhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 47.4

Marion, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17402233777

Visit website

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.3

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

Emerald Fields

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 15.8

Dublin, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+16144104700

Visit website

Leatherlips Sculpture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 15.8

Dublin, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.44 one way

$22.88 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $12.69 $25.39
premium $4.91 $14.24 $28.49
diesel $5.61 $16.27 $32.54

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: 25.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.74 $3.54
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95
EV Truck/SUV 29.5 0 $10.32 $4.72

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Columbus, OH

Late night in Columbus on Friday

Local time

1:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Benton, OH

Late night in Benton on Friday

Local time

1:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Delaware, OH

37 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

15 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 53m 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 Benton, OH covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Columbus Pike, Olentangy Freeway, Olentangy River Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.9 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 $11.44 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.7 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (West Town Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 62; SR 3 / West Rich Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Columbus, OH to Benton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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