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Trip from Columbus, OH to Summerside, OH

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h

Distance

105.6 mi

170 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Columbus, OH

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Downtown Summerside, OH, OH

Summerside, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbus, OH to Summerside, OH covers 105.6 miles and takes about 2h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Circle Freeway, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.5 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.39 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

52.8 miles from Columbus, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h highway drive covering 105.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Circle Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 89.5 miles on I 71.

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 89.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Circle Freeway. 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.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 105.6 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 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 90.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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 | Civic Center Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
90.3 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward I 275 East

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17A Toward I 275 East
8
104.6 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 63A; 63B Toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown...
10
104.8 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 63A Toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 89.5 mi 1h 38m
Circle Freeway 13.9 mi 16m
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway 0.4 mi <1m
Old State Route 74 0.2 mi <1m
West Town Street 0.2 mi <1m
Civic Center Drive 0.2 mi <1m
South 2nd Street 0.1 mi <1m
East State Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 89.5 mi, about 1h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

494 ft · 20 sec · South High Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto West Town Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Town Street
5

At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Civic Center Drive
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on South 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · South 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
8

Merge onto I 71

90 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 17A Toward I 275 East Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 275

14 mi · 16 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 63A; 63B Toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 63A Toward SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard Use the slight left lane.
13

Turn right onto SR 32

0.4 mi · 33 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Toward Newtown Use the right lane.
14

Turn right onto Old State Route 74

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Old State Route 74
Use the right lane.
15

Turn right onto Summerside Road

73 ft · 9 sec · Summerside Road
16

Turn left

161 ft · 11 sec
17

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.8 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.5 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 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 52.8 miles or 59m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Summerside, 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 105.6 miles and 2h.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 89.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.8 mi from Columbus, OH · 59m into the drive

city in Montgomery and Greene counties, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kettering, OH

53 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.

Popular next leg

Kettering, OH to Summerside, OH

54.9 mi · 1h 7m

Pacing Suggestions

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beavercreek, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.8 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 89.5 miles.

Arriving in Summerside, OH

The final approach into Summerside, 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 Summerside, OH.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 54.6
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 61.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.39 one way

$32.78 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $18.19 $36.38
premium $4.91 $20.41 $40.82
diesel $5.61 $23.32 $46.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.7 0 $11.09 $5.07
Efficient EV 26.4 0 $9.24 $4.22
EV Truck/SUV 42.2 0 $14.78 $6.76

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 46 minutes ago

Origin

Columbus, OH

Night in Columbus on Tuesday

Local time

9:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Summerside, OH

Night in Summerside on Tuesday

Local time

9:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

13 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 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 Summerside, OH covers 105.6 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Circle Freeway, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.8 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 $16.39 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 105.6 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 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 90.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Columbus, OH to Summerside, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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