Origin
Columbus, OH
Morning in Columbus on Friday
Local time
8:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Woodsfield, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 34m
Distance
127.1 mi
205 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 24m
★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 28m
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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Woodsfield, OH
Maria Borisenko
Trip Overview
This 127.1-mile drive from Columbus, OH to Woodsfield, OH will take you about 2 hours and 34 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip primarily using East Freeway, Somerton Highway, and Barnesville Hendrysburg Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to easily reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll spend about 78% of your time on highways, making it an efficient journey through the Midwest region of Ohio. This trip is ideal for those looking for a direct and uncomplicated way to travel between these two Ohio locations.
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
63.6 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 127.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 127.1-mile journey, with 78% of the drive being on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 98.7 miles on East Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions through various road types as you progress, moving from the initial freeway segments to more localized roads like Somerton Highway and Barnesville Hendrysburg Road. This mix provides a dynamic driving experience, moving from efficient highway travel to more regional road conditions as you approach Woodsfield.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 98.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and Somerton Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South High Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 (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 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~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
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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
102.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward SR 800: Dennison, Barnesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 202
Toward SR 800: Dennison, Barnesville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Columbus, OH to Woodsfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Barnesville along the way.
Barnesville
102.7 mi in
|
~1h 57m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Freeway | 98.7 mi | 1h 47m |
| Somerton Highway | 16.7 mi | 24m |
| Barnesville Hendrysburg Road | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| East Livingston Avenue | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Washington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bond Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Chestnut Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South High Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 98.7 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Woodsfield, 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
99 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 202
Toward SR 800: Dennison, Barnesville
11
Turn straight onto SR 800
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
12
Continue on SR 800
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bond Avenue
13
Continue on SR 800
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Chestnut Street
14
Continue on SR 800
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Somerton Highway
15
Continue on SR 800
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
16
Continue on SR 800
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Somerton Highway
17
Turn right onto SR 26; SR 800
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Turn left onto SR 78
163 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Court Street
19
Arrive at destination
SR 78
Trip Plan
This 2-hour and 34-minute drive is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for your departure time. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $20, you can plan to leave when it's most convenient for you. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 98.7-mile stretch on East Freeway, to ensure you have enough to reach a service area. Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of not needing to rush, allowing for a more relaxed journey through Ohio.
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 63.6 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.7 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 28 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.6 miles or 1h 15m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodsfield, 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 127.1 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 98.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.6 mi from Columbus, OH · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.6 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 98.7 miles.
Arriving in Woodsfield, OH
The final approach into Woodsfield, 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 Woodsfield, 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
$19.73 one way
$39.45 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
| premium | $4.91 | $24.56 | $49.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.06 | $56.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.35 | $6.10 |
| Efficient EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.12 | $5.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.79 | $8.13 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Woodsfield, OH
Morning in Woodsfield on Friday
Local time
8:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
West Chester, OH
64 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
18 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 34m 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 Woodsfield, OH covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Freeway, Somerton Highway, Barnesville Hendrysburg Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.6 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 $19.73 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 straightforward 2h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
On the drive from Columbus, OH to Woodsfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Barnesville along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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