Origin
Crooksville, OH
Evening in Crooksville on Thursday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crooksville, OH to Columbus, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crooksville, OH
Arturo Añez.
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Crooksville to Columbus, you are looking at a straightforward 59.6-mile journey through the heart of Ohio. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 9 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the route is highly economical for those commuting between these Midwest locales. You will navigate primarily via Ridge Avenue, North Columbus Street, and State Route 13. Because this trip is short and manageable, it offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to reach the state capital with ease.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning your highway share is 0%. You will experience a series of winding sections as you transition from the smaller community of Crooksville toward the urban center of Columbus. Because the route consists of smaller roads rather than high-speed motorways, the pace is steady rather than rapid. Staying alert is essential, as the constant turns require more focus than a typical highway cruise.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 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 31.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Ohio State Route 13. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in near SR 13 / North Columbus Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.7 miles (SR 13 / North Columbus Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
SR 13 / North Columbus Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 13 / North Columbus Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
26.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
26.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
58.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
South Grant Avenue
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 31.4 mi | 35m |
| Ohio State Route 13 | 11.6 mi | 17m |
| SR 669 | 6.4 mi | 11m |
| Ridge Avenue | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| North Columbus Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| SR 13 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| SR 345 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 31.4 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crooksville, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on East Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 93; SR 669
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
SR 93; SR 669
3
Turn left onto SR 669
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Ridge Avenue
4
Continue on SR 345; SR 669
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 345; SR 669
5
Continue on SR 669
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 669
6
At end of road, turn right onto SR 13
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 13
7
Continue on SR 13
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Columbus Street
8
Continue on SR 13
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Ohio State Route 13
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 70
31 mi
·
35 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 101B
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on East Mound Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Mound Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grant Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto East State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Crooksville, OH · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Crooksville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.25 one way
$18.50 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.27 | $20.53 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Evening in Columbus on Thursday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
1h 23m 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 Crooksville, OH to Columbus, OH covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, Ohio State Route 13, SR 669. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 miles from Crooksville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.25 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.7 miles (SR 13 / North Columbus Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.8 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Crooksville, OH to Columbus, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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