Origin
Middlebury, OH
Night in Middlebury on Tuesday
Local time
11:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Middlebury, OH to Columbus, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 49m
Distance
133 mi
214 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
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6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlebury, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
This 133-mile drive from Middlebury, OH to Columbus, OH is a straightforward, single-day trip taking just under 3 hours. Primarily utilizing US 33, East Walnut Street, and State Street, this highway-focused route offers a budget-friendly option with an estimated fuel cost of $21. Given its manageable distance and duration, it's perfect for a day trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll be traveling within the Midwest region, experiencing a consistent feel throughout your journey. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two Ohio cities.
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
66.5 miles from Middlebury, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 69% of the route consisting of higher-speed roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 69.2 miles on US 33, providing a consistent cruising experience. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of East Walnut Street and State Street suggests transitions into more urban or town environments. Expect a drive that balances efficient travel on main arteries with a touch of local road navigation as you approach your destination.
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.
US 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 69.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 33 and East Walnut Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 116.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 133 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 116.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
116.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 270 East, I 270 South
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 108
Toward I 270 East, I 270 South
7
116.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 South
8
124.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
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 8
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
7
124.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 East: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
8
131.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 45m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Middlebury, OH to Columbus, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.
Dayton
124.4 mi in
|
~2h 35m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 33 | 69.2 mi | 1h 23m |
| East Walnut Street | 15.3 mi | 20m |
| State Street | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| SR 49 | 7.2 mi | 12m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| I 670 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| West Freeway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| US 224 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 33
— 69.2 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlebury, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on CR 35
32 ft
·
1 sec
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Harrison Willshire Road
2
Turn right onto US 224; SR 49
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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US 224; SR 49
3
Turn left onto SR 49
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 49
4
Continue on SR 49; SR 81
504 ft
·
15 sec
·
Walcott Street
5
Turn left onto US 33; SR 49
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
State Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 33; SR 118
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Turn left onto US 33
15 mi
·
20 min
·
East Walnut Street
8
Continue on SR 29
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
SR 29
9
Turn left
14 mi
·
15 min
Exit 25
10
Continue on US 33
11 mi
·
14 min
·
US 33
11
Turn right onto US 33
58 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 33
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 108
Toward I 270 East, I 270 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 270
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 8
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 70
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Freeway
18
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.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 4A–B
Toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
Use the slight right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 4A
Toward US 23 South: Third Street
21
Turn straight onto US 23
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Third Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto East State Street
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Street
Use the right lane.
23
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a duration of 2 hours and 49 minutes, this 133-mile trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your time at your destination or take advantage of the flexibility a shorter drive offers. You'll encounter only one recommended stop, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch. Given the longest stretch is over 69 miles on US 33, be mindful of fuel levels before entering this longer segment, as services might be more spaced out.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Middlebury, OH, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.2 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 27m 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 17m
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 Middlebury, 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 Middlebury, OH
This is one driving day of about 133 miles and 2h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Middlebury, 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 US 33 for about 69.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.5 mi from Middlebury, OH · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Middlebury, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 33 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.2 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.64 one way
$41.28 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| premium | $4.91 | $25.70 | $51.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.36 | $58.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| Efficient EV | 33.3 | 0 | $11.64 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.62 | $8.51 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Destination
Columbus, OH
Night in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
11:17 PM
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
30 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
2h 49m 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 Middlebury, OH to Columbus, OH covers 133 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 33, East Walnut Street, State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.5 miles from Middlebury, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.64 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.
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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 133 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 116.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 124.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Middlebury, OH to Columbus, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.
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