Origin
Oak Hill, OH
Afternoon in Oak Hill on Saturday
Local time
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Hill, 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 23m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oak Hill, OH
Circe Denyer
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Oak Hill, OH to Columbus, OH covers 55.8 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast, Millersburg Road, Granville Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| Millersburg Road | 14 mi | 20m |
| Granville Street | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Johnstown Road | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| East Johnstown Road | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Cavallo Road | 2.2 mi | 8m |
| East Coshocton Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on Cavallo Road
2.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Cavallo Road
2
Turn left onto US 62
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Millersburg Road
3
Continue on US 62
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Market Street
4
Turn right onto US 62
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Liberty Street
5
Continue on US 62
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Millersburg Road
6
Continue on US 62
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast
7
Continue on US 62
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East Coshocton Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 62
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 62
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Main Street
11
Enter roundabout onto Johnstown Road
103 ft
·
1 sec
·
Johnstown Road
12
Continue on Johnstown Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnstown Road
13
Enter roundabout onto US 62
116 ft
·
1 sec
·
Johnstown Road
14
Continue on US 62
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto US 62
136 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Johnstown Road
16
Continue on US 62
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Johnstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 62
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Granville Street
Use the right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast Freeway
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast Freeway
Toward US 23 South
20
Turn straight onto US 23
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Third Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto East State Street
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Street
Use the right lane.
22
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from Oak Hill, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 12.4 and 55.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 62 / West Liberty Street
Turn right onto US 62 / West Liberty Street
Navigation decision point
4
41.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
Johnstown Road
Enter roundabout onto Johnstown Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
47.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
US 62 / Granville Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 62 / Granville Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
54.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
Northeast Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast Freeway toward US 23 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 23 South
6
55.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
East State Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.66 one way
$17.32 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
3:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Johnstown, OH
28 mi in
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
12 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
1h 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
55.8 mi in 1h 23m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in near US 62 / West Liberty 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 55.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 12.4 miles (US 62 / West Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.5 miles (Johnstown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 47.2 miles (US 62 / Granville Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 23m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Columbus, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.4 miles (US 62 / West Liberty Street): Navigation decision point; at 41.5 miles (Johnstown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 47.2 miles (US 62 / Granville Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Columbus, OH before heading back.
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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