The drive from Columbus, OH to Brooklyn Heights, OH covers 138.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, Outerbelt South Freeway, Brookpark Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 128.7 miles on I 71.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.54 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
69.4 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 19m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 138.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 39m highway drive covering 138.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Outerbelt South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 128.7 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 128.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Outerbelt South Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 138.8 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.4 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 71, I 670 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 71, I 670 East
8
1.4 mi into trip|~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North, I 670 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 71 North, I 670 East
7
1.8 mi into trip|~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
8
130.9 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown
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 238
Toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, Youngstown
7
136.6 mi into trip|~2h 34m in
Take the exit toward SR 94: State Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward SR 94: State Road
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, OH to Brooklyn Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Youngstown along the way.
Youngstown
130.9 mi in|~2h 26m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
128.7 mi
2h 20m
Outerbelt South Freeway
4.9 mi
6m
Brookpark Road
0.8 mi
1m
East Long Street
0.6 mi
1m
Cook Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Cleveland Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
South High Street
0.3 mi
1m
Broadview Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 128.7 mi, about 2h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Brooklyn Heights, OH.
1
Start on this road
77 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·East State Street
3
Turn right onto South High Street
0.3 mi·1 min·South High Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto US 33
0.6 mi·1 min·East Long Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto SR 3
0.4 mi·1 min·Cleveland Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
197 ft·4 sec
Toward I 71, I 670 EastUse the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward I 71 North, I 670 EastUse the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 71
111 mi·2 hr·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 71
18 mi·19 min·I 71
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·53 sec
Exit 238Toward I 480: Airport - Toledo, YoungstownUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward I 480 East: Youngstown
13
Merge onto I 480
4.9 mi·6 min·Outerbelt South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 16Toward SR 94: State RoadUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn sharp right onto SR 94
0.1 mi·27 sec·State Road
16
Turn left onto SR 17
0.8 mi·1 min·Brookpark Road
17
Turn left onto Broadview Road
0.3 mi·52 sec·Broadview Road
18
Turn right onto Cook Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Cook Avenue
19
Turn left onto West 13th Street
0.1 mi·32 sec·West 13th Street
20
Turn right onto West Schaaf Road
140 ft·3 sec·West Schaaf Road
21
Arrive at destination
West Schaaf 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.4 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 128.7 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 31 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.4 miles or 1h 19m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn Heights, 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 138.8 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Columbus, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 128.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.4 mi from Columbus, OH
· 1h 19m into the drive
The midpoint is around 69.4 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 128.7 miles.
Arriving in Brooklyn Heights, OH
The final approach into Brooklyn Heights, 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 Brooklyn Heights, OH.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 119.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.54 one way
$43.08 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$23.91
$47.81
premium
$4.91
$26.83
$53.65
diesel
$5.61
$30.65
$61.29
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.6
0
$14.57
$6.66
Efficient EV
34.7
0
$12.15
$5.55
EV Truck/SUV
55.5
0
$19.43
$8.88
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Morning
in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
9:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brooklyn Heights, OH
Morning
in Brooklyn Heights on Saturday
Local time
9:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
69 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 39m 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 Brooklyn Heights, OH covers 138.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Outerbelt South Freeway, Brookpark 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 69.4 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 $21.54 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 138.8 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 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Columbus, OH to Brooklyn Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Youngstown along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
