Origin
Columbus, OH
Afternoon in Columbus on Thursday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Buckeye Lake, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
41m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus, OH
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Buckeye Lake, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, OH to Buckeye Lake, OH covers 30.5 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East State Street, South High Street, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 30.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
East State Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbus, OH to Buckeye Lake, OH is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbus, OH to Buckeye Lake, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Street | — | — |
| South High Street | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| South Third Street | — | — |
| East Livingston Avenue | — | — |
| Alum Creek Drive | — | — |
| I 70 East | — | — |
| East Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Buckeye Lake, OH.
1
Start on the route
75 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
East State Street
3
Turn left onto South High Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South High Street
4
Turn left onto East Main Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
5
Turn right onto South Third Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Third Street
6
Turn left onto East Livingston Avenue
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
East Livingston Avenue
7
Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Alum Creek Drive
8
Take the ramp left toward I 70 East
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 70 East
9
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
25 mi
·
27 min
·
East Freeway
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 79: Buckeye Lake, Newark
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
SR 79: Buckeye Lake, Newark
11
Turn right onto Hebron Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hebron Road
12
Turn left onto Union Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Avenue
13
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.73 one way
$9.47 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.89 | $11.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Buckeye Lake, OH
Afternoon in Buckeye Lake on Thursday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
41m 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 Buckeye Lake, OH covers 30.5 miles and takes about 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East State Street, South High Street, East Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 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 $4.73 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.
The drive from Columbus, OH to Buckeye Lake, OH is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbus, OH to Buckeye Lake, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbus, OH to Buckeye Lake, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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