Origin
Columbus, OH
Night in Columbus on Friday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Turpin Hills, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
105.6 mi
170 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
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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Turpin Hills, OH
Walter Coppola
Trip Overview
The drive from Columbus, OH to Turpin Hills, OH covers 105.6 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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 $16.39 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.
Midpoint
52.8 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 105.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m 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 2h 5m drive with frequent turns across 105.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 Turpin Hills, OH is easy. At 2h 5m 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 Turpin Hills, 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 | — | — |
| Red Bank Road | — | — |
| Red Bank Expressway | — | — |
| Colbank Road | — | — |
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 Turpin Hills, 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
·
29 sec
·
South 2nd Street
7
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
8
Merge slight left
97 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Road, Fairfax
10
Continue on Red Bank Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Red Bank Expressway
11
Continue on Red Bank Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Red Bank Road
12
Turn left onto Colbank Road
492 ft
·
15 sec
·
Colbank Road
13
Turn left onto US 50 West
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 50 West
14
Merge slight left onto Columbia Parkway
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Columbia Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 50 Truck, SR 32, SR 125, SR 561: Lunken Airport, Eastern Avenue, Beechmont Avenue, Linwood Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 50 Truck, SR 32, SR 125, SR 561: Lunken Airport, Eastern Avenue, Beechmont Avenue, Linwood Avenue
16
Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Linwood Avenue
17
Turn sharp left onto Beechmont Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Beechmont Avenue
18
Continue on Beechmont Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Beechmont Avenue
19
Take the exit straight toward SR 32 East
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 32 East
20
Turn slight right onto Clough Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clough Pike
21
Turn left onto Turpin Hills Drive
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Turpin Hills Drive
22
Turn right
56 ft
·
4 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
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 52.8 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 2m 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 23 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.8 miles or 1h 2m 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 Turpin Hills, 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.
+
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 105.6 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Columbus, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.8 mi from Columbus, OH · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.8 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Turpin Hills, OH
The final approach into Turpin Hills, 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 Turpin Hills, 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
$16.39 one way
$32.78 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $18.19 | $36.38 |
| premium | $4.91 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.32 | $46.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
| Efficient EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.24 | $4.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.2 | 0 | $14.78 | $6.76 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Turpin Hills, OH
Night in Turpin Hills on Friday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Franklin, OH
53 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
3 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 5m 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 Turpin Hills, OH covers 105.6 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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 52.8 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 $16.39 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.
The drive from Columbus, OH to Turpin Hills, OH is easy. At 2h 5m 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 Turpin Hills, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbus, OH to Turpin Hills, 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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