Origin
Obetz, OH
Afternoon in Obetz on Saturday
Local time
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Obetz, 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
15m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Obetz, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
Obetz, OH to Columbus, OH is 7.1 miles and takes about 15m via Groveport Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region and the state of Ohio. Expect a local feel with frequent turns as you navigate through a developed area. Given its brief duration, this trip is best suited for a same-day excursion, offering a straightforward transit between two points with minimal travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Groveport Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| South High Street | 3 mi | 7m |
| Frank-Refugee Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Groveport Road
— 3.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Obetz, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on Groveport Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Groveport Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward State Route 104, I 71: 104 South, I 71
Use the left lane.
3
Merge onto SR 104
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Frank-Refugee Expressway
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 91
Toward US 23: High Street
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn right onto US 23
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
South High Street
Use the left / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
East State Street
7
Continue on East State Street
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Street
8
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward State Route 104, I 71: 104 South, I 71
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward State Route 104, I 71: 104 South, I 71
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 104 / Frank-Refugee Expressway
Merge onto SR 104 / Frank-Refugee Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining
8
3.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward US 23: High Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 91
Toward US 23: High Street
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 23 / South High Street
Turn right onto US 23 / South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
4
7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East State Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.10 one way
$2.20 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.22 | $2.45 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
2:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 9 to 15 mph
92% chance
Live forecast
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
21 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
15m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 40% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles along Groveport Road. You'll experience a dynamic shift in road types, moving from local streets like South High Street to sections of the Frank-Refugee Expressway. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction and speed as you navigate this urban landscape.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Groveport Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (SR 104 / Frank-Refugee Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Obetz, OH to Columbus, OH, road signs begin pointing toward State Route 104 along the way.
State Route 104
3.2 mi in
|
~6m
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 15m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Groveport Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (SR 104 / Frank-Refugee Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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