Origin
Cridersville, OH
Late night in Cridersville on Wednesday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cridersville, OH to Columbus, OH
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
2h
Distance
95.2 mi
153 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cridersville, OH
Tom Fisk
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
This 92.9-mile drive from Cridersville, OH to Columbus, OH is a straightforward, one-day trip that should take about 1 hour and 36 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical option for getting between these two Midwest locations. The route primarily utilizes local roads, including West Main Street and National Road, before transitioning to US 33. You won't be spending much time on highways, making this a more connected, turn-heavy experience. Given the short duration and distance, this journey is perfectly suited for a single day without the need for an overnight stay.
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
47.6 miles from Cridersville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 92.9-mile journey. With a highway share of 0%, you'll be navigating through communities for the entire duration. The route unfolds primarily on West Main Street, National Road, and US 33, offering a connected feel as you travel. While there isn't a particularly long uninterrupted stretch, the continuous engagement with local roads means you'll be experiencing a consistent pace. This drive is less about high-speed travel and more about experiencing the landscape as it changes from town to town.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 70 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 33 and Jack Nicklaus Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 95.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 78.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
8.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 33 East: Bellefontaine
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 110
Toward US 33 East: Bellefontaine
8
78.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward I 270 East, I 270 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 108
Toward I 270 East, I 270 South
7
78.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 South
8
86.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
8
94 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4A–B
Toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cridersville, OH and Columbus, OH, road signs point toward Saint Marys and Dayton.
Saint Marys
8.2 mi in
|
~11m
Dayton
86.6 mi in
|
~1h 46m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 33 | 70 mi | 1h 24m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| I 75 | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| I 670 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| West Freeway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| North Third Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| National Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 33
— 70 mi, about 1h 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cridersville, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on Shawnee Road
44 ft
·
7 sec
·
Shawnee Road
2
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on CR 208
417 ft
·
13 sec
·
National Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge onto I 75
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 75
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 33: Bellefontaine, Saint Marys
7
Keep slight left at fork
277 ft
·
7 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 33 East: Bellefontaine
8
Continue on US 33
12 mi
·
15 min
·
US 33
9
Turn right onto US 33
58 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 33
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 108
Toward I 270 East, I 270 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 270
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 8
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 70
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Freeway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 670
Toward I 670 East: Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 4A–B
Toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 4A
Toward US 23 South: Third Street
19
Turn straight onto US 23
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Third Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto East State Street
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this 1 hour and 36-minute trip is just 92.9 miles, you have a lot of flexibility. Consider leaving Cridersville, OH in the morning to avoid any potential midday traffic as you approach Columbus, OH. With no designated stops and a low fuel cost of around $14, you can easily make this journey in one go. Pay attention to road signs as you transition onto US 33, as this is the main artery for the latter part of your drive. Being a local road-heavy route, be mindful of speed limits and potential turns.
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 47.6 miles from Cridersville, OH, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 1h 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 36m
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 Cridersville, 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 Cridersville, OH
This is one driving day of about 95.2 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cridersville, 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 US 33 for about 70 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.6 mi from Cridersville, OH · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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 47.6 miles from Cridersville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 33 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.77 one way
$29.55 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
| premium | $4.91 | $18.40 | $36.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.02 | $42.04 |
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: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.33 | $6.09 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Columbus, OH
Late night in Columbus on Wednesday
Local time
12:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 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 Cridersville, OH to Columbus, OH covers 95.2 miles and takes about 2h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 33, Jack Nicklaus Freeway, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.6 miles from Cridersville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.77 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 demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 95.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 78.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 78.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Cridersville, OH and Columbus, OH, road signs point toward Saint Marys and Dayton.
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