Origin
Columbus, OH
Late night in Columbus on Wednesday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Fairfax, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 57m
Distance
100.6 mi
162 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
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6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 52m
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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Fairfax, OH
Joaquin Carfagna
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, OH to Fairfax, OH covers 100.6 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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, West Town Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.61 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
50.3 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 100.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Columbus, OH to Fairfax, OH is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Fairfax, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Town Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Civic Center Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Red Bank Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Red Bank Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brotherton Court | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East State Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Fairfax, 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
495 ft
·
21 sec
·
South High Street
4
Turn right onto West Town Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Town Street
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Civic Center Drive
6
Continue on South 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South 2nd Street
7
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
8
Merge slight left
97 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Road, Fairfax
10
Continue on Red Bank Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Red Bank Expressway
11
Continue on Red Bank Road
338 ft
·
11 sec
·
Red Bank Road
12
Turn left onto Brotherton Court
282 ft
·
8 sec
·
Brotherton Court
13
Turn right
125 ft
·
7 sec
14
Turn right onto Erie Avenue
135 ft
·
10 sec
·
Erie Avenue
15
Turn left onto Murray Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Road
16
Turn right onto Germania Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Germania Street
17
Continue on Bancroft Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bancroft Street
18
Turn slight right onto Watterson Road
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Watterson Road
19
Turn right onto Elder Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Elder Street
20
Turn right onto Germania Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
Germania Street
21
Arrive at your destination
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 50.3 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 58m into the drive.
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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.3 miles or 58m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfax, 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 100.6 miles and 1h 57m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.3 mi from Columbus, OH · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.3 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairfax, OH
The final approach into Fairfax, 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 Fairfax, 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
$15.61 one way
$31.23 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $17.33 | $34.66 |
| premium | $4.91 | $19.44 | $38.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.56 | $4.83 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.80 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.08 | $6.44 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Fairfax, OH
Late night in Fairfax on Wednesday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
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 57m 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 Fairfax, OH covers 100.6 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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, West Town Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.3 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 $15.61 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 Fairfax, OH is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Fairfax, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbus, OH to Fairfax, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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