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Trip from Columbus, OH to Antwerp, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

148.5 mi

239 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m

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

capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Columbus, OH

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Downtown Antwerp, OH, OH

Antwerp, OH

Wolfgang Weiser

Trip Overview

The drive from Columbus, OH to Antwerp, OH covers 148.5 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East State Street, South High Street, West Town Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.05 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

74.2 miles from Columbus, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 148.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 148.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East State Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Columbus, OH to Antwerp, OH is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbus, OH to Antwerp, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East State Street
South High Street
West Town Street
Civic Center Drive
South 2nd Street
I-70 West
South Innerbelt
West Freeway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East State Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Antwerp, OH.

1

Start on the route

75 ft · 6 sec · the route
2

Turn right onto East State Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · East State Street
3

Turn left onto South High Street

495 ft · 21 sec · South High Street
4

Turn right onto West Town Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · West Town Street
5

At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Civic Center Drive
6

Continue on South 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · South 2nd Street
7

Take the ramp slight right toward I-70 West

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I-70 West
8

Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

0.6 mi · 50 sec · South Innerbelt
9

Continue on West Freeway

5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
10

Take the exit slight right toward I 270

0.4 mi · 47 sec · I 270
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 270 North: Cleveland

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 270 North: Cleveland
12

Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

8.0 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
13

Take the exit slight right toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville

0.3 mi · 40 sec · US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville
14

Merge slight left

46 mi · 50 min
15

Take the exit slight right

0.3 mi · 44 sec
16

Continue straight

17 mi · 24 min
17

Continue on Bellefontaine Road

9.9 mi · 14 min · Bellefontaine Road
18

Turn straight onto Harding Highway

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Harding Highway
19

Turn straight onto Bellefontaine Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bellefontaine Avenue
20

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Elm Street

187 ft · 4 sec · East Elm Street
21

Exit the roundabout onto East Elm Street

0.6 mi · 53 sec · East Elm Street
22

Turn right onto South Central Avenue

0.4 mi · 39 sec · South Central Avenue
23

Turn left onto East North Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · East North Street
24

Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street

0.6 mi · 58 sec · North Elizabeth Street
25

Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

476 ft · 12 sec · West Grand Avenue
26

Turn right onto North West Street

5.9 mi · 8 min · North West Street
27

Take the ramp left

0.3 mi · 39 sec
28

Merge slight left

34 mi · 36 min
29

Continue straight

16 mi · 27 min
30

Turn left onto Canal Street

381 ft · 9 sec · Canal Street
31

Turn right onto North Main Street

0.2 mi · 26 sec · North Main Street
32

Turn right onto East River Street

33 ft · 1 sec · East River Street
33

Arrive at your destination

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 74.2 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 35m into the drive.

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 33 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.2 miles or 1h 35m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Antwerp, 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 148.5 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.2 mi from Columbus, OH · 1h 35m into the drive

Downtown Beaverdam, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Beaverdam, OH

74 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

Plain City, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beaverdam, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.2 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Antwerp, OH

The final approach into Antwerp, 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 Antwerp, 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

$23.05 one way

$46.09 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $25.58 $51.16
premium $4.91 $28.70 $57.40
diesel $5.61 $32.79 $65.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.6 0 $15.59 $7.13
Efficient EV 37.1 0 $12.99 $5.94
EV Truck/SUV 59.4 0 $20.79 $9.50

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Columbus, OH

Late night in Columbus on Friday

Local time

4:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Antwerp, OH

Late night in Antwerp on Friday

Local time

4:44 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°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

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

3h 11m 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 Antwerp, OH covers 148.5 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East State Street, South High Street, West Town Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 74.2 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 $23.05 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.

The drive from Columbus, OH to Antwerp, OH is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbus, OH to Antwerp, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Columbus, OH to Antwerp, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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