Trip from Leavittsburg, OH to Columbus, OH

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

168.8 mi

272 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 0m ★

6 AM

3h 12m

8 AM

3h 35m

10 AM

3h 20m

12 PM

3h 17m

3 PM

3h 21m

5 PM

3h 34m

8 PM

3h 5m

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

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Leavittsburg, OH

Christiyana Krüger

Columbus, OH

Andy Staver

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Leavittsburg to Columbus, expect a straightforward journey spanning approximately 168.8 miles. You can comfortably complete this trek in about 3 hours and 11 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting around $25 for fuel will cover your transit across these two Midwest locations. Since the route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, you will spend most of your time focused on efficient travel rather than winding detours. Whether you are heading to the state capital for business or a quick getaway, this drive is designed for reliability and speed.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

84.4 miles from Leavittsburg, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive that keeps you on high-speed roads for 96% of the journey. You will navigate a combination of the Ohio Turnpike, I-271, and I-71 to reach your destination. Be prepared for a significant stretch of interstate travel, as your longest uninterrupted segment covers 110.2 miles on I-71. The experience is primarily an interstate grind, offering a consistent pace that is perfect for those who prefer steady cruising over technical maneuvering. Expect a predictable road surface and clear signage throughout the majority of your time behind the wheel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 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 110.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Ohio Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 41.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 168.8 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 41.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

41.7 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron

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 173 Toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron

42.6 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

45.8 mi into trip | ~55m in

Take the exit toward I 271 South: Columbus

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 144 Toward I 271 South: Columbus

166.7 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in

Take the exit toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

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 109A Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

167 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 670 West: Dayton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 670 West: Dayton

Towns Along This Route

Between Leavittsburg, OH and Columbus, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Brecksville.

Akron

41.7 mi in | ~48m

Brecksville

42.6 mi in | ~50m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	110.2 mi	1h 59m
Ohio Turnpike	35.6 mi	38m
I 271	10 mi	11m
SR 5	3.8 mi	5m
I 77	1.8 mi	2m
Brecksville Road	1 mi	1m
Northeast Freeway	0.8 mi	1m
North Leavitt Road	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 110.2 mi, about 1h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Caleb Road

48 ft · 3 sec · Caleb Road

Turn left onto North Leavitt Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Leavitt Road

Turn right onto West Market Street

0.6 mi · 58 sec · West Market Street

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto SR 5; SR 82

3.8 mi · 5 min · SR 5; SR 82

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 59 sec

Merge onto I 80

22 mi · 23 min · Ohio Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

14 mi · 14 min · Ohio Turnpike

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 173 Toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Toward SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville Use the right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

347 ft · 8 sec

Turn straight onto SR 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · Brecksville Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

Merge onto I 77; SR 21

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 77; SR 21

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 144 Toward I 271 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 271

10 mi · 11 min · I 271

Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 71

110 mi · 1 hr 59 min · I 71

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Exit 109A Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 670 West: Dayton Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 670

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast Freeway

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Northeast Freeway

Toward US 23 South Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto US 23

0.7 mi · 2 min · North Third Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto East State Street

106 ft · 3 sec · East State Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right

88 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the total duration of 3 hours and 11 minutes, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around traffic patterns. While one stop is sufficient to break up the drive, consider timing your pause to coincide with the transition between the Ohio Turnpike and I-71 to maximize your efficiency. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the longer highway segments to avoid unnecessary exits. Since this route is relatively short, you can easily manage the entire distance in one go, but don't hesitate to pull over if you feel the need to stretch your legs. Staying alert during that 110.2-mile stretch on I-71 is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in Columbus.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 84.4 miles from Leavittsburg, OH, or about 1h 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.2 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 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 84.4 miles or 1h 37m 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 36m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Leavittsburg, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Leavittsburg, OH

This is one driving day of about 168.8 miles and 3h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leavittsburg, OH.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 110.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 84.4 mi from Leavittsburg, OH · 1h 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

84 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

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84.4 miles from Leavittsburg, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.2 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.25 one way

$50.49 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.24	$28.19	$56.38
premium	$4.79	$31.83	$63.67
diesel	$5.64	$37.50	$75.00

Estimated Tolls: $1.78

Ohio Turnpike (35.6 mi) $1.78

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.6	$17.72	$8.10
Efficient EV	42.2	$14.77	$6.75
EV Truck/SUV	67.5	$23.63	$10.80

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Leavittsburg, OH

Evening in Leavittsburg on Sunday

Local time

6:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbus, OH

Evening in Columbus on Sunday

Local time

6:43 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

54°F

Mansfield, OH

84 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

1 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

3h 11m 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 Leavittsburg, OH to Columbus, OH covers 168.8 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, Ohio Turnpike, I 271. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84.4 miles from Leavittsburg, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Leavittsburg, OH and Columbus, OH, road signs point toward Akron and Brecksville.

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Trip from Leavittsburg, OH to Columbus, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Columbus, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Leavittsburg, OH

Columbus, OH

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 11m on the road

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