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Trip from Holiday Valley, OH to Columbus, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

56 mi

90 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 1m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m

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

Downtown Holiday Valley, OH, OH

Holiday Valley, OH

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Columbus, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Holiday Valley, OH to Columbus, OH covers 56 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, I 670, Dayton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.7 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 56 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 6m highway drive covering 56 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and I 670. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.7 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 15 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 47.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 670. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Hahn Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 56 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (Hahn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 51.1 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hahn Avenue

Turn left onto Hahn Avenue

Navigation decision point

7
51.1 mi into trip | ~58m in | I 670

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
54.7 mi into trip | ~1h 2m 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
7
54.9 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 23 South: Third Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 4A Toward US 23 South: Third Street
6
55.9 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | East State Street

Turn right onto East State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 47.7 mi 51m
I 670 3.6 mi 4m
Dayton Road 1.9 mi 3m
North Third Street 0.9 mi 2m
Enon Road 0.5 mi <1m
Waverly Street 0.2 mi <1m
West Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
North Xenia Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 47.7 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Waverly Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Waverly Street
2

Turn left onto Hahn Avenue

517 ft · 24 sec · Hahn Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto Dayton Road

1.9 mi · 3 min · Dayton Road
4

Continue on West Main Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · West Main Street
5

Turn left onto North Xenia Drive

0.1 mi · 15 sec · North Xenia Drive
6

Continue on Enon Road

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Enon Road
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
8

Merge onto I 70

48 mi · 51 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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.
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 4A–B Toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Exit 4A Toward US 23 South: Third Street
12

Turn straight onto US 23

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Third Street
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn right onto East State Street

106 ft · 3 sec · East State Street
Use the right lane.
14

Turn right

88 ft · 6 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28 mi from Holiday Valley, OH · 33m into the drive

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Mid-route town

Meal stop

Harmony, OH

28 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

Springfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harmony, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28 miles from Holiday Valley, 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

$8.69 one way

$17.38 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $9.65 $19.29
premium $4.91 $10.82 $21.65
diesel $5.61 $12.36 $24.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.8 0 $5.88 $2.69
Efficient EV 14 0 $4.90 $2.24
EV Truck/SUV 22.4 0 $7.84 $3.58

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Holiday Valley, OH

Morning in Holiday Valley on Saturday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbus, OH

Morning in Columbus on Saturday

Local time

7:42 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Partly Cloudy

S 6 to 9 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

52°F

Harmony, OH

28 mi in

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

13 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 6m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Holiday Valley, OH to Columbus, OH covers 56 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, I 670, Dayton 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 28 miles from Holiday Valley, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.69 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 56 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (Hahn Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 51.1 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Holiday Valley, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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