Trip from Columbus, OH to Leavittsburg, OH

Drive Time

3h 12m

Distance

168.5 mi

271 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 1m ★

6 AM

3h 13m

8 AM

3h 36m

10 AM

3h 21m

12 PM

3h 18m

3 PM

3h 22m

5 PM

3h 35m

8 PM

3h 6m

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

Leavittsburg, OH

Christiyana Krüger

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Columbus to Leavittsburg, expect a straightforward 168.5-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 12 minutes. This trip is well-suited for a single day of driving, making it an efficient option for those looking to cross Ohio quickly. You can anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $25, keeping the travel costs quite manageable. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout. Because of the manageable duration, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless your schedule requires extra flexibility. Overall, this is a practical route for commuters or travelers who value a direct path between these two points.

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

84.2 miles from Columbus, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 96% of your time spent on major interstates including I-71, the Ohio Turnpike, and I-271. You should prepare for a consistent, high-speed pace as you navigate these primary arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 110.9 miles on I-71, which defines the bulk of your time behind the wheel. Because you are primarily utilizing major infrastructure, the experience is less about technical maneuvering and more about steady, efficient highway travel. Expect a predictable, fast-moving environment that allows you to cover the distance without the frequent stops associated with smaller local roads.

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

There are about 29 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 110.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Ohio Turnpike. 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 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 168.5 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 22 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

123 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the exit toward I 77 North: Cleveland

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10 Toward I 77 North: Cleveland

126.9 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 East: Youngstown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 80 East: Youngstown

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	110.9 mi	2h
Ohio Turnpike	35.5 mi	38m
I 271	9.9 mi	10m
SR 5	3.9 mi	5m
I 77	1.5 mi	1m
North Leavitt Road	0.7 mi	1m
Brecksville Road	0.6 mi	1m
East Long Street	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 110.9 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Leavittsburg, 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

111 mi · 2 hr · I 71

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 271

9.9 mi · 10 min · I 271

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min

Exit 10 Toward I 77 North: Cleveland Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 77; SR 21

1.5 mi · 1 min · I 77; SR 21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 145 Toward SR 21: Brecksville Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto SR 21

0.6 mi · 1 min · Brecksville Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 80: Ohio Turnpike

Continue on this road

397 ft · 9 sec · this road

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · this road

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 80 East: Youngstown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 80

36 mi · 38 min · Ohio Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Exit 209 Toward SR 5 Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Turn straight

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Continue on SR 5

3.9 mi · 5 min · SR 5

Take the exit

497 ft · 12 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec

Turn straight onto West Market Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · West Market Street

Turn left onto North Leavitt Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Leavitt Road

Turn right onto Caleb Road

48 ft · 2 sec · Caleb Road

Arrive at destination

Caleb Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 3-hour and 12-minute trip, try to time your departure to avoid peak traffic periods on the major interstates. Since the route is relatively short, you only need to plan for about one stop to refuel or stretch your legs. Keep in mind that with 96% of your journey on highways, your fuel consumption will be steady, so topping off your tank before hitting I-71 is a smart move. Because the longest stretch is over 110 miles, use that time to settle into a comfortable cruising speed, but remain alert for merging traffic at the highway transitions. Embracing the efficiency of this route gives you plenty of flexibility to reach your destination in Leavittsburg without feeling rushed.

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 84.2 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.9 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 84.2 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leavittsburg, 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 168.5 miles and 3h 12m.

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 110.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.2 mi from Columbus, OH · 1h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

84 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 84.2 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 110.9 miles.

Arriving in Leavittsburg, OH

The final approach into Leavittsburg, 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 Leavittsburg, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.20 one way

$50.40 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$28.14	$56.28
premium	$4.79	$31.78	$63.55
diesel	$5.64	$37.43	$74.87

Estimated Tolls: $1.78

Ohio Turnpike (35.5 mi) $1.78

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.6	$17.69	$8.09
Efficient EV	42.1	$14.74	$6.74
EV Truck/SUV	67.4	$23.59	$10.78

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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

Leavittsburg, OH

Evening in Leavittsburg on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

54°F

Mansfield, OH

84 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 12m 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 Leavittsburg, OH covers 168.5 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, Ohio Turnpike, I 271. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84.2 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 $25.20 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.

The route from Columbus, OH to Leavittsburg, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Columbus, OH to Leavittsburg, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Leavittsburg, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Columbus, OH

Leavittsburg, OH

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 12m on the road

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