Origin
Columbus, OH
Late night in Columbus on Wednesday
Local time
4:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Englewood, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
73.4 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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 18m
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6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
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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Englewood, OH
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Trip Overview
This 73.4-mile drive from Columbus, OH to Englewood, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. With 95% of the route on highways, you'll experience a focused drive primarily on West Freeway, South Main Street, and South Innerbelt. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $11, making it an economical option for a quick hop within the Midwest region. Given its short duration and straightforward path, this route is perfect for a spontaneous day trip or a convenient relocation without needing an overnight stay.
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
36.7 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 73.4-mile journey, with 95% of your travel occurring on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a substantial 69.7 miles on West Freeway, indicating a consistent and efficient pace for most of the drive. While predominantly highway, the route does incorporate segments of South Main Street and South Innerbelt, which may offer slight variations in scenery or traffic flow as you approach your destination. This profile suggests a drive characterized by ease of navigation and minimal distractions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 69.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and South Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South High Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 24m 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: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (West Town Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
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.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Town Street
Turn right onto West Town Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Civic Center Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward I-70 West
Navigation decision point
Toward I-70 West
8
71.2 mi into trip
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~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward SR 48: Englewood, Clayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 29
Toward SR 48: Englewood, Clayton
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Freeway | 69.7 mi | 1h 16m |
| South Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Innerbelt | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West Town Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Civic Center Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 2nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Freeway
— 69.7 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Englewood, OH.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
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5 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
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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
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West Town Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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Civic Center Drive
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on South 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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South 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I-70 West
8
Merge onto I 70
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
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South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Continue on I 70
70 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
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West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 29
Toward SR 48: Englewood, Clayton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto SR 48
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
US 40; SR 48
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 24-minute drive, you have considerable flexibility in when you depart. Leaving in the morning or mid-afternoon can help you avoid potential rush hour traffic in and around Columbus. With no designated stops recommended and a fuel cost estimated at just $11, you can focus on a smooth transit. Pay attention to local traffic patterns as you transition from the longer highway stretches onto South Main Street and South Innerbelt as you near Englewood. Given the minimal travel time, you can easily make this trip in one go without needing to plan for extensive breaks.
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 36.7 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.7 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 73.4 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.7 miles or 42m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Englewood, 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 73.4 miles and 1h 24m.
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 West Freeway for about 69.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.7 mi from Columbus, OH · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 73.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before West Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.7 miles.
Arriving in Englewood, OH
The final approach into Englewood, 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 Englewood, 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
$11.39 one way
$22.78 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.64 | $25.29 |
| premium | $4.91 | $14.19 | $28.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.21 | $32.41 |
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: 25.7 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 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.52 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
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
Englewood, OH
Late night in Englewood on Wednesday
Local time
4:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 24m 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 Englewood, OH covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Freeway, South Main Street, South Innerbelt. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.7 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 $11.39 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 24m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.4 miles (Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Columbus, OH to Englewood, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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