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Trip from Lodi, 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

3h 7m

Distance

144.9 mi

233 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 56m ★
6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m

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

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Lodi, OH

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Columbus, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lodi, OH to Columbus, OH covers 144.9 miles and takes about 3h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, Oaklawn Avenue, SR 800 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.1 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.49 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

72.5 miles from Lodi, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 7m. Total distance: 144.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 7m highway drive covering 144.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and Oaklawn Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 101.1 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 24 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 101.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Oaklawn Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in near SR 800.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 7m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles (SR 800): Navigation decision point; at 42.5 miles (I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5
9.5 mi into trip | ~22m in | SR 800

At end of road, turn right onto SR 800

Navigation decision point

5
42.5 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | I 70; US 40

Merge onto I 70; US 40

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
143.6 mi into trip | ~3h 3m 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
144.2 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in | South Grant Avenue

Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
144.5 mi into trip | ~3h 6m in | East State Street

Turn left onto East State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 101.1 mi 1h 50m
Oaklawn Avenue 10.5 mi 15m
SR 800 8.6 mi 14m
Somerton Highway 6.2 mi 9m
Dogskin Road 6.1 mi 14m
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road 4.3 mi 6m
Dogskin Frieden Road 1.5 mi 3m
West Union Road 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 101.1 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 7

0.6 mi · 57 sec · State Route 7
2

Turn right onto CR 11

238 ft · 6 sec · Dogskin Road
3

Continue on CR 11

2.1 mi · 5 min · Dogskin Road
4

Continue on CR 11

4.0 mi · 9 min · Dogskin Road
5

At end of road, turn right onto CR 11

1.5 mi · 3 min · Dogskin Frieden Road
6

Turn left onto CR 9

1.1 mi · 2 min · West Union Road
7

At end of road, turn right onto SR 800

8.6 mi · 14 min · SR 800
8

Turn left onto SR 800

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Oaklawn Avenue
9

Continue on SR 800

10 mi · 15 min · Oaklawn Avenue
10

Continue on SR 800

1.0 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
11

Continue on SR 800

6.2 mi · 9 min · Somerton Highway
12

Continue on SR 800

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Chestnut Street
13

Turn straight onto SR 800

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bond Avenue
14

Continue on SR 800

4.3 mi · 6 min · Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
15

Continue on SR 800

360 ft · 8 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
16

Continue on SR 800

306 ft · 10 sec · Hendrysburg Freeport Road
17

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
18

Merge onto I 70; US 40

101 mi · 1 hr 50 min · I 70; US 40
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec
Exit 101B Toward Downtown Use the slight right lane.
20

Continue on East Mound Street

0.3 mi · 56 sec · East Mound Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21

Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Grant Avenue
Use the right lane.
22

Turn left onto East State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East State Street
Use the straight lane.
23

Turn right

88 ft · 6 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 72.5 miles from Lodi, OH, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.1 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 32 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 72.5 miles or 1h 46m 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

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Open the route before leaving Lodi, 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 Lodi, OH

This is one driving day of about 144.9 miles and 3h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Lodi, 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 70 for about 101.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.5 mi from Lodi, OH · 1h 46m into the drive

Downtown Boston, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Boston, OH

72 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

Boston, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cambridge, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.5 miles from Lodi, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.1 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 144.9

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Ohio

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 144.9

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

2.6 mi

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 144.9

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 144.9

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148675008

Visit website

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 144.9

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16146213287

Visit website

The Eagle | Short North

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 144.9

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16147453397

Visit website

Buckeye Food Stop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 144.9

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

Darshan | Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 134.6

Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16147623797

Visit website

King Gyros Greek Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 134.6

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+16148669008

Visit website

Varsity Club Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 144.9

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16142996269

Visit website

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 144.9

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 144.9

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 144.9

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 144.9

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

National Museum of Cambridge Glass

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 62.1

Cambridge, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17404324245

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.49 one way

$44.98 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $24.96 $49.92
premium $4.91 $28.00 $56.01
diesel $5.61 $31.99 $63.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.5 0 $15.21 $6.96
Efficient EV 36.2 0 $12.68 $5.80
EV Truck/SUV 58 0 $20.29 $9.27

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lodi, OH

Morning in Lodi on Saturday

Local time

7:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbus, OH

Morning in Columbus on Saturday

Local time

7:53 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

16 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

3h 7m 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 Lodi, OH to Columbus, OH covers 144.9 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 70, Oaklawn Avenue, SR 800. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 72.5 miles from Lodi, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.49 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.

This is a straightforward 3h 7m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles (SR 800): Navigation decision point; at 42.5 miles (I 70; US 40): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Lodi, 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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