Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Mount Vernon, OH
Michaela Schmidt
The drive from Columbus, OH to Mount Vernon, OH covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest, Granville Road, Northeast Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.1 miles on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 47.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 47.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South High Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.3 miles you will encounter 19 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 0.6 miles (East Chestnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 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.
Turn right onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto East Chestnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Morse Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto US 36; SR 3; SR 229 / Public Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Granville Road | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| Northeast Freeway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Johnstown Road | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Morse Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| West Coshocton Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Mount Vernon, OH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto East State Street
Turn right onto South High Street
Turn right onto East Chestnut Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 23
Keep slight right at fork onto Northeast Freeway
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 270
Take the exit
Turn right onto Morse Road
Enter roundabout onto US 62
Continue on US 62
Enter roundabout onto US 62
Continue on US 62
Enter roundabout onto US 62
Continue on US 62
Continue on US 62
Continue on US 62
Continue on US 62
Continue on US 62
Turn left onto SR 661
Continue on SR 661
Continue on South Main Street
Turn left onto SR 13
Continue on SR 13
Turn right onto SR 13
Turn left onto US 36; SR 229
Enter roundabout onto US 36; SR 3; SR 229
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.6 mi from Columbus, OH · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Mount Vernon, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.34 one way
$14.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.15 | $16.29 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Mount Vernon on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
50°F
Johnstown, OH
24 mi in
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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