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3h 37m
Distance
186.3 mi
300 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
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Columbus, OH
Andy Staver
The drive from Columbus, OH to Middleton, OH covers 186.3 miles and takes about 3h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, I 76, Ohio Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.5 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.86 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
93.1 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
This is a 3h 37m highway drive covering 186.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.5 miles on I 71.
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.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 186.3 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 71, I 670 East
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Between Columbus, OH and Middleton, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Pittsburg.
Akron
Pittsburg
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 99.5 mi | 1h 47m |
| I 76 | 58.5 mi | 1h 9m |
| Ohio Turnpike | 14 mi | 14m |
| Market Street | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Kenmore Expressway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| East Long Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South High Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Middleton, OH.
Start on the route
Turn right onto East State Street
Turn right onto South High Street
Turn right onto East Long Street
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Merge slight left
Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 76: Pittsburgh
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pittsburg
Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Youngstown
Keep slight left to continue on SR 7 South: North Lima, East Liverpool
Turn straight onto Market Street
Turn right onto Middleton Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 93.1 miles or 1h 45m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middleton, OH than in the middle of the route.
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 186.3 miles and 3h 37m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 93.1 mi from Columbus, OH · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 93.1 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.5 miles.
The final approach into Middleton, 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 Middleton, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$27.86 one way
$55.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $31.11 | $62.23 |
| premium | $4.79 | $35.13 | $70.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.39 | $82.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.56 | $8.94 |
| Efficient EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.30 | $7.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74.5 | 0 | $26.08 | $11.92 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Columbus on Monday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Middleton on Monday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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