Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
168.9 mi
272 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
The drive from Columbus, OH to Leetonia, OH covers 168.9 miles and takes about 3h 30m 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, East Long Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.26 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
84.4 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 30m drive with frequent turns across 168.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Columbus, OH to Leetonia, OH is easy. At 3h 30m 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 Leetonia, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Long Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cleveland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 76 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Deerfield Township Square | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Leetonia, OH.
Start on the route
Turn right onto East State Street
Turn right onto South High Street
Turn right onto East Long Street
Turn left onto Cleveland Avenue
Take the ramp right toward I 71, I 670 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North, I 670 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Merge slight left
Keep slight left
At the end of the road, turn right
Continue straight
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deerfield Township Square
Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road
Continue on Benton Road
Turn left onto West State Street
Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue
Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
Turn left onto Hazel Street
Turn right onto Columbia Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.4 miles or 1h 45m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leetonia, OH than in the middle of the route.
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 168.9 miles and 3h 30m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 84.4 mi from Columbus, OH · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 84.4 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Leetonia, 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 Leetonia, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.26 one way
$50.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $28.21 | $56.42 |
| premium | $4.79 | $31.85 | $63.70 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.52 | $75.05 |
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: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.73 | $8.11 |
| Efficient EV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.78 | $6.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.65 | $10.81 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
5:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Leetonia on Saturday
Local time
5:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
71°F
Lakewood, OH
84 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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