Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
111.8 mi
180 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
Photo: Matt Fitz Gibaud
The drive from Columbus, OH to Union City, OH covers 111.8 miles and takes about 2h 12m 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 $16.72 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
55.9 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 111.8 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 Union City, OH is easy. At 2h 12m 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 Union City, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Town Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Civic Center Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-70 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Innerbelt | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Union City, OH.
Start on the route
Turn right onto East State Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Turn right onto West Town Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
Continue on South 2nd Street
Take the ramp slight right toward I-70 West
Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
Continue on West Freeway
Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Turn right onto Pine Street
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Continue on South Broadway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway
Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
Turn left onto North Main Street
Turn right onto Wayne Street
Turn left onto Union Street
Turn right onto South State Line Street
Turn right onto East Elm Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.9 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union City, 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 111.8 miles and 2h 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.9 mi from Columbus, OH · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 55.9 miles from Columbus, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Union City, 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 Union City, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$16.72 one way
$33.44 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| premium | $4.79 | $21.08 | $42.17 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.84 | $49.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.74 | $5.37 |
| Efficient EV | 28 | 0 | $9.78 | $4.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.65 | $7.16 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
7:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Union City on Saturday
Local time
7:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
75°F
Dayton, OH
56 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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