Origin
Columbus, OH
Morning in Columbus on Wednesday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Concord, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 19m
Distance
99.1 mi
160 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
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6 AM
2h 19m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 26m
12 PM
2h 24m
3 PM
2h 27m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
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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Concord, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, OH to Concord, OH covers 99.1 miles and takes about 2h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, North South Street, Broadway Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.38 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
49.6 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 19m highway drive covering 99.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and North South Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 56 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 21 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 56 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and North South Street. 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.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.1 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 0.2 miles (West Town Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Civic Center Drive): 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.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Town Street
Turn right onto West Town Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Civic Center Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
0.8 mi into trip
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~2m in
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I 71
Merge onto I 71
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
56.8 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward US 68: Wilmington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 50
Toward US 68: Wilmington
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 56 mi | 1h |
| North South Street | 11.5 mi | 18m |
| Broadway Street South | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| West Pike Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| US 68 | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| State Route 133 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Glancy Marathon Road | 3 mi | 7m |
| Twin Bridges Road | 2.3 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 56 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Concord, 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
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South 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
8
Merge onto I 71
56 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 50
Toward US 68: Wilmington
10
Turn left onto US 68
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 68
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto US 68
11 mi
·
18 min
·
North South Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 68
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
Broadway Street South
13
Turn right onto US 50
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West Pike Street
14
Turn left onto SR 286
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Cross Street
15
Turn right onto Glancy Marathon Road
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Glancy Marathon Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto SR 133
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Route 133
17
Continue on SR 133
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Tall Gate Road
18
Turn left onto SR 133; SR 276
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
19
Turn right onto SR 133
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 133
20
Turn right onto Twin Bridges Road
2.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Twin Bridges Road
21
Arrive at destination
Twin Bridges Road
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 49.6 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.6 miles or 55m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Concord, 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 99.1 miles and 2h 19m.
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 56 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.6 mi from Columbus, OH · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.6 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Concord, OH
The final approach into Concord, 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 Concord, 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
$15.38 one way
$30.76 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $17.07 | $34.14 |
| premium | $4.91 | $19.15 | $38.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.88 | $43.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.41 | $4.76 |
| Efficient EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.67 | $3.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.87 | $6.34 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Concord, OH
Morning in Concord on Wednesday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
14 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
2h 19m 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 Concord, OH covers 99.1 miles and takes about 2h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, North South Street, Broadway Street South. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.6 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 $15.38 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.1 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 0.2 miles (West Town Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Columbus, OH to Concord, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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