The drive from Columbus, OH to Harrisville, OH covers 127.4 miles and takes about 2h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Freeway, Maynard Road, East Livingston Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.3 miles on East Freeway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.77 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
63.7 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Columbus is the capital of the American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state as the core of the Greater Columbus area. Sited in an area where the Rust Belt, Bible Belt, Appalachia, and the Farm Belt meet, Columbus is a fusion of many different parts of America. It is the home of the Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and the Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research environment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of the Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 127.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 36m highway drive covering 127.4 miles, with most of the trip on East Freeway and Maynard Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 111.3 miles on East Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 111.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and Maynard Road. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South High Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 127.4 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 62; SR 3 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 23; US 33 / South Third Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|US 62; SR 3 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 62; SR 3 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|US 23; US 33 / South Third Street
Turn right onto US 23; US 33 / South Third Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip|~3m in|US 23; US 33 / East Livingston Avenue
Turn left onto US 23; US 33 / East Livingston Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.8 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 70 East
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Freeway
111.3 mi
2h
Maynard Road
3 mi
7m
East Livingston Avenue
2.7 mi
6m
Morgan Hill Road
2.6 mi
6m
Provident Fairpoint Road
1.6 mi
2m
US 250
1.5 mi
2m
County Highway 71
0.9 mi
2m
National Road West
0.9 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 111.3 mi, about 2h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Harrisville, OH.
1
Start on this road
77 ft·5 sec·this road
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
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto US 62; SR 3
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto US 23; US 33
0.3 mi·56 sec·South Third Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto US 23; US 33
2.7 mi·6 min·East Livingston Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive
0.3 mi·33 sec·Alum Creek Drive
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 70 East
9
Merge onto I 70
111 mi·2 hr·East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 215Toward US 40: National Road
11
Turn left onto US 40
0.9 mi·1 min·National Road West
12
Continue on US 40
0.5 mi·49 sec·West Main Street
13
Turn left onto North Butler Street
420 ft·24 sec·North Butler Street
14
Turn left onto SR 9
0.5 mi·40 sec·Maple Avenue
15
Continue on SR 9
1.6 mi·2 min·Provident Fairpoint Road
16
Turn right onto Maynard Road
3.0 mi·7 min·Maynard Road
17
Continue on Morgan Hill Road
0.1 mi·18 sec·Morgan Hill Road
18
Continue on Pike Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·Pike Street
19
Continue on Morgan Hill Road
2.5 mi·6 min·Morgan Hill Road
20
Continue on C-71
0.9 mi·2 min·County Highway 71
21
Turn sharp left onto US 250
1.5 mi·2 min·US 250
22
Turn left onto Maynard Hollow Rpad
56 ft·2 sec·Maynard Hollow Rpad
23
Arrive at destination
Maynard Hollow Rpad
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 63.7 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.3 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 28 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.7 miles or 1h 15m 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 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrisville, 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 127.4 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 East Freeway for about 111.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.7 mi from Columbus, OH
· 1h 15m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.77 one way
$39.54 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$21.94
$43.89
premium
$4.91
$24.62
$49.24
diesel
$5.61
$28.13
$56.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.2
0
$13.38
$6.12
Efficient EV
31.9
0
$11.15
$5.10
EV Truck/SUV
51
0
$17.84
$8.15
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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 18, 2026
Origin
Columbus, OH
Morning
in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
S 6 to 9 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Harrisville, OH
Morning
in Harrisville on Saturday
Local time
10:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Cambridge, OH
64 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
1 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
2h 36m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Harrisville, OH covers 127.4 miles and takes about 2h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Freeway, Maynard Road, East Livingston Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.7 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 $19.77 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 127.4 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 62; SR 3 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 23; US 33 / South Third Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Columbus, OH to Harrisville, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
