Origin
Mayfield, OH
Afternoon in Mayfield on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Mayfield, 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 52m
Distance
88.4 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 44m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mayfield, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Mayfield, OH to Columbus, OH covers 88.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, SR 73, State Route 122 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.9 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.72 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.
Midpoint
44.2 miles from Mayfield, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Columbus, OH
Full guide →Columbus is the capital of the American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state as the core of the Greater Columbus area. Sited in an area where the Rust Belt, Bible Belt, Appalachia, and the Farm Belt meet, Columbus is a fusion of many different parts of America. It is the home of the Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and the Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research environment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of the Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 88.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 88.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and SR 73. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.9 miles on I 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 60.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and SR 73. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Kensington Street.
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 88.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 (Kensington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 122 / Roosevelt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.6 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Kensington Street
At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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SR 122 / Roosevelt Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 122 / Roosevelt Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
86.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
I 71
Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeli...
6
87.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
|
South Front Street
Turn left onto South Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
88.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m in
|
West State Street
Turn right onto West State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 60.9 mi | 1h 6m |
| SR 73 | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| State Route 122 | 5.8 mi | 10m |
| Old 122 Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| US 42 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Roosevelt Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| SR 122 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Front Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mayfield, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on Sheffield Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Sheffield Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Kensington Street
3
Continue on Kensington Street
207 ft
·
13 sec
·
Kensington Street
4
Turn right onto SR 122
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn straight onto SR 122
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 122
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on SR 122
5.8 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 122
7
Continue on C-230
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Old 122 Road
8
Enter roundabout onto C-230
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old 122 Road
9
Continue on C-230
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Old 122 Road
10
Turn left onto US 42
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 42
11
Turn right onto SR 73
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 73
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
13
Merge onto I 71
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit onto I 71
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 71
Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 70; I 71
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Innerbelt
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
17
Turn left onto South Front Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Front Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto West State Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
West State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Continue on East State Street
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Street
20
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.2 miles from Mayfield, OH, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 19 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.2 miles or 1h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
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 Mayfield, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mayfield, OH
This is one driving day of about 88.4 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Mayfield, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 60.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.2 mi from Mayfield, OH · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Mayfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.9 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.72 one way
$27.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $15.23 | $30.45 |
| premium | $4.91 | $17.08 | $34.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
| Efficient EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.38 | $5.66 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Columbus on Saturday
Local time
12:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Wilmington, OH
44 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
9 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 52m 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 Mayfield, OH to Columbus, OH covers 88.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, SR 73, State Route 122. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.2 miles from Mayfield, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.72 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 88.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 (Kensington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 122 / Roosevelt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 86.6 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Mayfield, 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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