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Trip from Columbus, OH to Yellow Creek, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

160.5 mi

258 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m

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

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Columbus, OH

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Yellow Creek, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Columbus, OH to Yellow Creek, OH covers 160.5 miles and takes about 3h 20m 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 highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.2 miles on East Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.91 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

80.2 miles from Columbus, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 160.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 20m highway drive covering 160.5 miles, with most of the trip on East Freeway and Cadiz Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.2 miles on East Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and Cadiz Road. You will hit about 13 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 160.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 13 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 | 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
SR 7 15.9 mi 22m
US 22 14.7 mi 15m
Cadiz-Steubenville Road 8.6 mi 11m
East Livingston Avenue 2.7 mi 6m
John Glenn Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: East Freeway — 72.2 mi, about 1h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Yellow Creek, 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

8.6 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road
19

Continue on US 22

15 mi · 15 min · US 22
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
21

Turn left onto SR 7

16 mi · 22 min · SR 7
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
23

Turn straight onto T-1068

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Clark Avenue
24

Continue on Clark Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · Clark Avenue
25

Continue on County Highway 7 C

0.7 mi · 2 min · County Highway 7 C
26

Arrive at destination

County Highway 7 C

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 80.2 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 36m 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 35 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.2 miles or 1h 36m 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 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yellow Creek, 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 160.5 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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 80.2 mi from Columbus, OH · 1h 36m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Chester, OH

80 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

West Chester, OH to Yellow Creek, OH

65.9 mi · 1h 31m

Pacing Suggestions

Baltimore, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cambridge, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.2 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 East Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.2 miles.

Arriving in Yellow Creek, OH

The final approach into Yellow Creek, 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 Yellow Creek, OH.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Ohio

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

2.6 mi

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148675008

Visit website

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16146213287

Visit website

The Eagle | Short North

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16147453397

Visit website

Darshan | Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 11.5

Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16147623797

Visit website

Buckeye Food Stop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

Varsity Club Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16142996269

Visit website

Savvy Sliders

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16148201111

Visit website

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

National Museum of Cambridge Glass

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 80.2

Cambridge, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17404324245

Visit website

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.91 one way

$49.82 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $27.65 $55.29
premium $4.91 $31.02 $62.04
diesel $5.61 $35.44 $70.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.2 0 $16.85 $7.70
Efficient EV 40.1 0 $14.04 $6.42
EV Truck/SUV 64.2 0 $22.47 $10.27

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Columbus, OH

Night in Columbus on Friday

Local time

10:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yellow Creek, OH

Night in Yellow Creek on Friday

Local time

10:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

West Chester, OH

80 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

2 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

3h 20m 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 Yellow Creek, OH covers 160.5 miles and takes about 3h 20m 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. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 80.2 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 $24.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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 160.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 Yellow Creek, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

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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