Trip from Columbus, OH to Campbell, OH

Drive Time

3h 26m

Distance

177 mi

285 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 14m ★

6 AM

3h 26m

8 AM

3h 51m

10 AM

3h 35m

12 PM

3h 32m

3 PM

3h 36m

5 PM

3h 49m

8 PM

3h 19m

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

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Columbus, OH

Andy Staver

Trip Overview

Traveling from Columbus to Campbell covers 177 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 26 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey stays within Ohio, you will remain in the Midwest for the duration of your trip. It is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $26, it is a cost-effective way to cross the state. You will primarily navigate via I-71, I-76, and I-680, making this a straightforward transit between two Midwestern hubs.

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

88.5 miles from Columbus, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a focused interstate drive, as 96% of this route is comprised of highway travel. The experience is defined by efficiency, featuring a significant 99.5-mile uninterrupted stretch along I-71. You should prepare for a consistent pace, as the transition between major highways keeps the drive moving quickly. While the road lacks the technical challenges of winding backroads, the highway-heavy profile ensures a direct connection between your start and end points. You will spend the vast majority of your time maintaining highway speeds, allowing for a predictable and steady journey.

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

There are about 28 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 99.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 177 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 23 key points

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

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

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

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

101.6 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

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 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

101.9 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron

Towns Along This Route

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

Akron

101.6 mi in | ~1h 54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	99.5 mi	1h 47m
I 76	57.6 mi	1h 6m
I 680	4.5 mi	5m
I 80	4 mi	4m
Madison Avenue Expressway	2.7 mi	2m
Wilson Avenue	2.3 mi	4m
Kenmore Expressway	1.9 mi	2m
East Long Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 99.5 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

77 ft · 5 sec · this road

Turn right onto East State Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · East State Street

Turn right onto South High Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · South High Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto US 33

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Long Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto SR 3

0.4 mi · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

197 ft · 4 sec

Toward I 71, I 670 East Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Toward I 71 North, I 670 East Use the slight left lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 71

100 mi · 1 hr 47 min · I 71

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 209A-B Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 209A Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; US 224

17 mi · 20 min · I 76; US 224

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

1.2 mi · 1 min · I 76

Toward I 76 East: Akron Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77

39 mi · 43 min · I 76; I 77

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 80

4.0 mi · 4 min · I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 680

4.5 mi · 5 min · I 680

Toward I 680: Youngstown

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Continue on SR 193

2.7 mi · 2 min · Madison Avenue Expressway

Turn right onto SR 289

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Oak Street

Turn left onto SR 289

0.3 mi · 33 sec · North Hine Street

Turn right onto SR 289

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Himrod Avenue

Turn left onto SR 289

2.3 mi · 4 min · Wilson Avenue

Turn left onto 3rd Street

0.1 mi · 34 sec · 3rd Street

Continue on Penhale Avenue

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Penhale Avenue

Turn left onto 6th Street

355 ft · 21 sec · 6th Street

Turn left onto Whipple Avenue

113 ft · 5 sec · Whipple Avenue

Arrive at destination

Whipple Avenue

Trip Plan

Since the total drive time is under four hours, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. You only need to account for one planned stop to keep your trip efficient and comfortable. Given the reliance on I-71 and I-76, keep an eye on real-time traffic reports for those corridors before you head out. Prioritize fueling up near your starting point in Columbus to take advantage of your budget estimate, as this helps minimize the need for extra stops along the way. Planning for that single break near the halfway point will help you stay refreshed for the final leg into Campbell.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 88.5 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.5 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 80 miles or 1h 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.5 miles or 1h 40m 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 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Campbell, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Columbus, 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, OH

This is one driving day of about 177 miles and 3h 26m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 99.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.5 mi from Columbus, OH · 1h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cleveland, OH

89 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

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

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

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.5 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 99.5 miles.

Arriving in Campbell, OH

The final approach into Campbell, 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 Campbell, 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

$26.47 one way

$52.95 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$29.56	$59.12
premium	$4.79	$33.38	$66.76
diesel	$5.64	$39.32	$78.65

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	53.1	$18.59	$8.50
Efficient EV	44.3	$15.49	$7.08
EV Truck/SUV	70.8	$24.78	$11.33

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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 3 days ago

Origin

Columbus, OH

Evening in Columbus on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Campbell, OH

Evening in Campbell on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

20 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

3h 26m 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 Campbell, OH covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, I 76, I 680. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 88.5 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 $26.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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

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