Origin
Withamsville, OH
Evening in Withamsville on Friday
Local time
6:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Withamsville, OH to Columbus, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
108 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Withamsville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Withamsville, OH to Columbus, OH covers 108 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on McCormick Lane, Britton Boulevard, Ohio Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54 miles from Withamsville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 108 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 108 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McCormick Lane 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 Withamsville, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Withamsville, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McCormick Lane | — | — |
| Britton Boulevard | — | — |
| Ohio Pike | — | — |
| I 275 North | — | — |
| Circle Freeway | — | — |
| I 71 North | — | — |
| Northeast Expressway | — | — |
| SR 123 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
McCormick Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Withamsville, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on the route
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto McCormick Lane
85 ft
·
6 sec
·
McCormick Lane
3
Turn right onto Britton Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
59 sec
·
Britton Boulevard
4
Turn left onto Ohio Pike
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Ohio Pike
5
Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Columbus
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 275 North: Columbus
6
Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Circle Freeway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Columbus
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 North: Columbus
8
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
14 mi
·
16 min
·
Northeast Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
10
Turn right
515 ft
·
12 sec
11
Turn left
4.3 mi
·
8 min
12
Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Middleboro Road
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
338 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wilmington Road
14
Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 71 North: Columbus
15
Merge slight left
69 mi
·
1 hr 14 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
17
Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Innerbelt
18
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
19
Turn left onto South Front Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Front Street
20
Turn right onto West State Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
West State Street
21
Continue on East State Street
105 ft
·
4 sec
·
East State Street
22
Turn right
89 ft
·
7 sec
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 54 miles from Withamsville, OH, or about 51m into the drive.
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 24 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 51m 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 23m
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 Withamsville, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Withamsville, OH
This is one driving day of about 108 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Withamsville, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54 mi from Withamsville, OH · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54 miles from Withamsville, 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
$16.76 one way
$33.52 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $18.60 | $37.20 |
| premium | $4.91 | $20.87 | $41.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.85 | $47.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.34 | $5.18 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.12 | $6.91 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Evening in Columbus on Friday
Local time
6:15 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Franklin, OH
54 mi in
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
13 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 42m 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 Withamsville, OH to Columbus, OH covers 108 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McCormick Lane, Britton Boulevard, Ohio Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54 miles from Withamsville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.76 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 Withamsville, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 1h 42m 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 Withamsville, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Withamsville, 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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