Origin
West Lafayette, OH
Night in West Lafayette on Friday
Local time
11:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Lafayette, 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 27m
Distance
85.3 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Lafayette, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Lafayette, OH to Columbus, OH covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kirk Street, US 62, Johnstown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 85.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 85.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Kirk Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Lafayette, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Lafayette, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kirk Street | — | — |
| US 62 | — | — |
| Johnstown Road | — | — |
| East Main Street | — | — |
| East Johnstown Road | — | — |
| Mill Street | — | — |
| Granville Street | — | — |
| Northeast Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Kirk Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Lafayette, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on East Main Street
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto Kirk Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Kirk Street
3
Turn left
7.4 mi
·
9 min
4
Continue straight
48 mi
·
55 min
5
Continue straight
11 mi
·
11 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 62: New Albany, Johnstown
7
Turn left onto Johnstown Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Johnstown Road
8
Continue on East Main Street
0.7 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
Johnstown Road
10
Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnstown Road
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
Johnstown Road
12
Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Johnstown Road
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnstown Road
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Johnstown Road
14
Exit the roundabout onto East Johnstown Road
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Johnstown Road
15
Continue on Mill Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Street
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Granville Street
17
Keep slight left to continue on Northeast Freeway
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Northeast Freeway
18
Turn straight onto North Third Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Third Street
19
Turn right onto East State Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
East State Street
20
Turn right
89 ft
·
7 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.6 mi from West Lafayette, OH · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 42.6 miles from West Lafayette, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$13.24 one way
$26.48 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
| premium | $4.91 | $16.49 | $32.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.83 | $37.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.96 | $4.09 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.1 | 0 | $11.94 | $5.46 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Night in Columbus on Friday
Local time
11:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Newark, OH
43 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
17 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 27m 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 West Lafayette, OH to Columbus, OH covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Kirk Street, US 62, Johnstown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.6 miles from West Lafayette, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.24 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.
The drive from West Lafayette, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 1h 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Lafayette, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Lafayette, 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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