Origin
Fenway, OH
Morning in Fenway on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fenway, OH to Grove City, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
23.7 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fenway, OH
Zetong Li
Grove City, OH
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Trip Overview
This short, 23.7-mile trip from Fenway to Grove City, Ohio, is easily manageable as a single-day drive, taking approximately 37 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $4, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes I-71, Granville Street, and East Johnstown Road, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity, this drive is perfect for a spontaneous outing or a segment of a larger road trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule and no need for an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 23.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
You'll experience a mixed drive on this route, with about 31% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.4 miles along I-71. Expect a blend of faster-paced interstate driving and potentially some slower sections as you navigate local roads like Granville Street and East Johnstown Road. The road character will shift, transitioning from efficient highway travel to more community-focused streets as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near US 62 / Granville Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (US 62 / Granville Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 62 / Granville Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 62 / Granville Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
11.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Downtown, Spring Street, Cincinnati, Cleveland
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 5
Toward I 71: Downtown, Spring Street, Cincinnat...
6
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 71 South: Downtown, Spring Street, Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 71 South: Downtown, Spring Street, Cin...
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Stringtown Road, Grove City
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 100
Toward Stringtown Road, Grove City
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fenway, OH and Grove City, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Cleveland.
Cincinnati
11.7 mi in
|
~18m
Cleveland
11.7 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 7.4 mi | 9m |
| Granville Street | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| East Johnstown Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Johnstown Road | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Columbus Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Stringtown Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Fenway Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Innerbelt | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 7.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fenway, OH and Grove City, OH.
1
Start on Sudbrook Square East
386 ft
·
20 sec
·
Sudbrook Square East
2
Turn left onto Fenway Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fenway Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Johnstown Road
4
Enter roundabout onto US 62
116 ft
·
1 sec
·
Johnstown Road
5
Continue on US 62
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Enter roundabout onto US 62
136 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Johnstown Road
7
Continue on US 62
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Johnstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 62
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Granville Street
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 5
Toward I 71: Downtown, Spring Street, Cincinnati, Cleveland
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 71 South: Downtown, Spring Street, Cincinnati
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 71
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Innerbelt
14
Continue on I 71
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 71
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 100
Toward Stringtown Road, Grove City
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto Stringtown Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Stringtown Road
Use the right lane.
18
Continue on Columbus Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbus Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left onto First Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
First Street
20
Arrive at destination
First Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.68 one way
$7.36 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.58 | $9.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.49 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Grove City, OH
Morning in Grove City on Thursday
Local time
11:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
15 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
37m 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 Fenway, OH to Grove City, OH covers 23.7 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Granville Street, East Johnstown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.8 miles from Fenway, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.68 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 23.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (US 62 / Granville Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fenway, OH and Grove City, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Cleveland.
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