Origin
Columbus, OH
Evening in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to New Franklin, OH
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
129.1 mi
208 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus, OH
Andy Staver
Trip Overview
Traveling from Columbus to New Franklin covers 129.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 32 minutes. Since this trip is well within the range of a single-day journey, you can easily complete it without needing an overnight stay. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major interstates, making this a highly efficient transit through the Ohio Midwest. Budgeting approximately $19 for fuel should keep you covered for the entire trip. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, the direct nature of this route makes it a straightforward drive. It is a practical choice if you prioritize speed and reliability over wandering off the main path.
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
64.5 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a classic highway-focused experience, as 92% of this trip is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-71 and I-76, with a final transition onto South Main Street to reach your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a 99.5-mile run on I-71, allowing for steady cruising once you get clear of the Columbus area. As you navigate these high-speed lanes, the environment remains consistent until you peel off the interstate system. Be prepared for a functional, no-nonsense drive that favors maintaining a steady pace over the technical challenges of secondary roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 99.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 129.1 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 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
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
8
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
7
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
8
101.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
9
101.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Columbus, OH to New Franklin, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
Akron
101.6 mi in
|
~1h 54m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 99.5 mi | 1h 47m |
| I 76 | 17.2 mi | 20m |
| South Main Street | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| I 277 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| East Long Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Nimisila Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cleveland Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South High Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 99.5 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and New Franklin, OH.
1
Start on this road
77 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
East State Street
3
Turn right onto South High Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South High Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto US 33
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Long Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto SR 3
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cleveland Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
197 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 71, I 670 East
Use the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 71 North, I 670 East
Use the slight left lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 71
100 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
I 71
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 76; US 224
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 76; US 224
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 277; US 224
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 277; US 224
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 3
Toward South Main Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CH 50
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto West Nimisila Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Nimisila Road
17
Arrive at destination
West Nimisila Road
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Plan for one designated stop to stretch your legs and break up the 2-hour and 32-minute duration. Since the route relies heavily on major interstates, keep a close watch on real-time traffic reports for I-71, as congestion can fluctuate during peak hours. With a fuel budget of $19, topping off your tank before leaving Columbus ensures you won't have to worry about finding a station while in the middle of your longest highway stretch. Use that one recommended stop as a buffer to avoid fatigue during the final transition onto South Main Street.
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 64.5 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.5 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 64.5 miles or 1h 13m 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 New Franklin, 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 129.1 miles and 2h 32m.
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 99.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.5 mi from Columbus, OH · 1h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 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 64.5 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.
Arriving in New Franklin, OH
The final approach into New Franklin, 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 New Franklin, 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
$19.31 one way
$38.62 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $21.56 | $43.12 |
| premium | $4.79 | $24.35 | $48.69 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.68 | $57.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.56 | $6.20 |
| Efficient EV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.30 | $5.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.6 | 0 | $18.07 | $8.26 |
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.
Destination
New Franklin, OH
Evening in New Franklin on Sunday
Local time
6:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
54°F
Mansfield, OH
65 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
2h 32m 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 New Franklin, OH covers 129.1 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 76, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.5 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 $19.31 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 129.1 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.
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.
On the drive from Columbus, OH to New Franklin, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Akron along the way.
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