Origin
Columbus, OH
Late night in Columbus on Friday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Smithfield, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
135.1 mi
217 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 39m
★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m
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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Smithfield, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, OH to Smithfield, OH covers 135.1 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Freeway, Cadiz Road, Cadiz-Piedmont Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.2 miles on East Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.97 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
67.6 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 135.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Columbus, OH to Smithfield, OH covers 135.1 miles and takes about 2h 49m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 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 72.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 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 Effort
5/10
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 135.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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.
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
6
76.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 176
Toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway | 72.2 mi | 1h 18m |
| Cadiz Road | 21.6 mi | 24m |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | 16.5 mi | 22m |
| Hopedale-Smithfield Road | 7.9 mi | 13m |
| Cadiz-Steubenville Road | 6.7 mi | 8m |
| East Livingston Avenue | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| John Glenn Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Highland Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 72.2 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Smithfield, 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
72 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 176
Toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
11
Continue on SR 723
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
SR 723
12
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John Glenn Highway
13
Turn left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Dewey Avenue
14
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40; SR 209
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
15
Turn slight left onto US 22
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
16
Continue on US 22
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Cadiz Road
17
Continue on US 22; SR 800
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
18
Continue on US 22; US 250
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
19
Take the exit onto SR 151
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
SR 151
20
Turn right onto SR 151
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Miller Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto SR 151
237 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
22
Turn slight left onto SR 151
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Miller Street
23
Continue on SR 151
7.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Hopedale-Smithfield Road
24
Turn right onto SR 152
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto Tanner Street
68 ft
·
8 sec
·
Tanner Street
26
Turn left
88 ft
·
6 sec
27
Arrive at destination
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 67.6 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.2 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 30 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.6 miles or 1h 19m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Smithfield, 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 135.1 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 72.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.6 mi from Columbus, OH · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.6 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.2 miles.
Arriving in Smithfield, OH
The final approach into Smithfield, 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 Smithfield, 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
$20.97 one way
$41.93 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $23.27 | $46.54 |
| premium | $4.91 | $26.11 | $52.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.19 | $6.48 |
| Efficient EV | 33.8 | 0 | $11.82 | $5.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54 | 0 | $18.91 | $8.65 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Smithfield, OH
Late night in Smithfield on Friday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
West Chester, OH
68 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
16 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 49m 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 Smithfield, OH covers 135.1 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Freeway, Cadiz Road, Cadiz-Piedmont Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.6 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 $20.97 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 135.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 Smithfield, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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