Origin
Moulton, OH
Afternoon in Moulton on Thursday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moulton, OH to Columbus, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
93.9 mi
151 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 48m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moulton, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
This 93.9-mile drive from Moulton, OH to Columbus, OH takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes and is a straightforward trip through the Midwest. With 95% of the route on highways, it's a quick journey that's perfect for a single day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $15 for this drive. The primary roads you'll be on are US 33 and then transitioning to Jack Nicklaus Freeway and I-670 as you approach Columbus. Given the relatively short duration and highway focus, this route doesn't require an overnight stay and is easily manageable in one go.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47 miles from Moulton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 93.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with the vast majority of the 93.9 miles spent on high-speed roads. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, including a long stretch of 76.5 miles primarily on US 33. As you get closer to Columbus, you'll transition onto the Jack Nicklaus Freeway and I-670, which are typical urban interstate environments. Expect a smooth and efficient ride with minimal slowdowns until you reach the outskirts of 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 18 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 76.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 33 and Jack Nicklaus Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 77.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 77.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
77.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m 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
77.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m 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
85.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m 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
85.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m 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
92.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m 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 Moulton, OH to Columbus, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.
Dayton
85.3 mi in
|
~1h 43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 33 | 76.5 mi | 1h 31m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| I 670 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| West Freeway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| North Third Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Moulton-Fort Amanda Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| County Road 33A | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 33
— 76.5 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moulton, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on CR 33A
304 ft
·
11 sec
·
County Road 33A
2
Turn right onto CR 91
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Moulton-Fort Amanda Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 31
4
Merge onto US 33
18 mi
·
23 min
·
US 33
5
Turn right onto US 33
58 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 33
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 108
Toward I 270 East, I 270 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 270
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 8
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 70
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Freeway
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 4A–B
Toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 4A
Toward US 23 South: Third Street
15
Turn straight onto US 23
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Third Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto East State Street
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour and 56-minute drive, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. Since it's a relatively short 93.9-mile trip with a fuel cost around $15, you won't need to worry about extensive stops for gas. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 76.5 miles on US 33, so plan for a single stop before or after that segment if you prefer. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach Columbus, especially if traveling during peak hours.
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 47 miles from Moulton, OH, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.5 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 21 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47 miles or 57m 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 32m
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 Moulton, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moulton, OH
This is one driving day of about 93.9 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Moulton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 33 for about 76.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47 mi from Moulton, OH · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47 miles from Moulton, 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 76.5 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
$14.57 one way
$29.15 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $16.17 | $32.35 |
| premium | $4.91 | $18.15 | $36.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.73 | $41.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.86 | $4.51 |
| Efficient EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.6 | 0 | $13.15 | $6.01 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Columbus, OH
Afternoon in Columbus on Thursday
Local time
4:33 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
14 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 56m 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 Moulton, OH to Columbus, OH covers 93.9 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 33, Jack Nicklaus Freeway, I 670. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47 miles from Moulton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.57 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 93.9 miles you will encounter 16 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 77.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Moulton, OH to Columbus, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.
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