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Trip from Crawford, OH to Columbus, OH

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

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

121.1 mi

195 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 17m ★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m

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

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Crawford, OH

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capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Columbus, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Crawford, OH to Columbus, OH covers 121.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, Cadiz Road, Cadiz-Piedmont Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.7 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.79 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

60.6 miles from Crawford, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 121.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 121.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Cadiz Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.7 miles on I 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 74.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Cadiz Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 250.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 250): Navigation decision point; at 45.1 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 119.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
1.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 250

Take the ramp onto US 250

Navigation decision point

5
45.1 mi into trip | ~1h in | I 70

Merge onto I 70

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
119.8 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Take the exit toward Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 101B Toward Downtown
6
120.4 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | South Grant Avenue

Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
120.7 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | East State Street

Turn left onto East State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 74.7 mi 1h 22m
Cadiz Road 21.6 mi 24m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road 16.8 mi 22m
John Glenn Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Highland Avenue 1.2 mi 1m
Toot Road 0.9 mi 3m
Wheeling Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Cadiz-Steubenville Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 74.7 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Toot Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · Toot Road
2

Turn slight left onto SR 9

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Cadiz-Jewett Road
3

Take the ramp onto US 250

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 250
4

Merge onto US 22; US 250

0.5 mi · 41 sec · Cadiz-Steubenville Road
5

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 22 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road
6

Continue on US 22; SR 800

22 mi · 24 min · Cadiz Road
7

Continue on US 22

1.2 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue
8

Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue
9

Turn slight left onto US 22; US 40

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue
10

Turn right onto US 22; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · John Glenn Highway
11

Turn left onto SR 723

0.3 mi · 25 sec · SR 723
12

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
13

Merge onto I 70

75 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Exit 101B Toward Downtown Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on East Mound Street

0.3 mi · 56 sec · East Mound Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16

Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
Use the right lane.
17

Turn left onto East State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East State Street
Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right

88 ft · 6 sec
19

Arrive at 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 60.6 miles from Crawford, OH, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.7 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 27 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.6 miles or 1h 17m 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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbus, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Crawford, 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 Crawford, OH

This is one driving day of about 121.1 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Crawford, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 74.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60.6 mi from Crawford, OH · 1h 17m into the drive

city in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cambridge, OH

61 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

West Chester, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Zanesville, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.6 miles from Crawford, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.7 miles.

Arriving in Columbus, OH

The final approach into Columbus, 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 Columbus, OH.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 121.1

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Ohio

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 121.1

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

2.6 mi

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 121.1

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 121.1

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148675008

Visit website

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 121.1

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16146213287

Visit website

The Eagle | Short North

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 121.1

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16147453397

Visit website

King Gyros Greek Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.5

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+16148669008

Visit website

Buckeye Food Stop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.1

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

Varsity Club Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.1

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16142996269

Visit website

Savvy Sliders

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.1

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+16148201111

Visit website

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 121.1

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.1

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 121.1

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 121.1

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

National Museum of Cambridge Glass

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 43.3

Cambridge, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17404324245

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.79 one way

$37.59 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $20.86 $41.72
premium $4.91 $23.40 $46.81
diesel $5.61 $26.74 $53.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.3 0 $12.72 $5.81
Efficient EV 30.3 0 $10.60 $4.84
EV Truck/SUV 48.4 0 $16.95 $7.75

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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

Crawford, OH

Afternoon in Crawford on Friday

Local time

1:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbus, OH

Afternoon in Columbus on Friday

Local time

1:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Cambridge, OH

61 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

18 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 26m 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 Crawford, OH to Columbus, OH covers 121.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, Cadiz Road, Cadiz-Piedmont Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 60.6 miles from Crawford, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.79 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 is a straightforward 2h 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 250): Navigation decision point; at 45.1 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 119.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Crawford, OH to Columbus, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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