Origin
Yellow Creek, OH
Afternoon in Yellow Creek on Friday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yellow Creek, 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
2h 51m
Distance
162.3 mi
261 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 40m
★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yellow Creek, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yellow Creek, OH to Columbus, OH covers 162.3 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 7, Clark Avenue, Cadiz-Steubenville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.19 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
81.1 miles from Yellow Creek, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 162.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 51m 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 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 162.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 7 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 Yellow Creek, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 2h 51m 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 Yellow Creek, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 7 | — | — |
| Clark Avenue | — | — |
| Cadiz-Steubenville Road | — | — |
| Cadiz-Piedmont Road | — | — |
| Cadiz Road | — | — |
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| Wheeling Avenue | — | — |
| Dewey Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 7
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yellow Creek, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on County Highway 7 C
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway 7 C
2
Continue on Clark Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Clark Avenue
3
Continue on Clark Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Clark Avenue
4
Take the ramp straight
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
21 min
6
Turn right
230 ft
·
3 sec
7
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
8
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
15 min
9
Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
10
Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
11
Continue on Cadiz Road
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Cadiz Road
12
Continue on Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
13
Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
14
Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Dewey Avenue
15
Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John Glenn Highway
16
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
17
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
18
Merge slight left
75 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward Downtown
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Downtown
20
Continue on East Mound Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Mound Street
21
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grant Avenue
22
Turn left onto East State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
23
Turn right
89 ft
·
7 sec
24
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 81.1 miles from Yellow Creek, OH, or about 1h 25m 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 36 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 81.1 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbus, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Yellow Creek, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Yellow Creek, OH
This is one driving day of about 162.3 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Yellow Creek, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 81.1 mi from Yellow Creek, OH · 1h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
81 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 81.1 miles from Yellow Creek, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Columbus, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.19 one way
$50.38 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
57 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $27.96 | $55.91 |
| premium | $4.91 | $31.37 | $62.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.83 | $71.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.04 | $7.79 |
| Efficient EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.20 | $6.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.9 | 0 | $22.72 | $10.39 |
Gas CO2
57 kg
EV CO2
19 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 Friday
Local time
4:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
West Chester, OH
81 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
2 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
2h 51m 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 Yellow Creek, OH to Columbus, OH covers 162.3 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 7, Clark Avenue, Cadiz-Steubenville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 81.1 miles from Yellow Creek, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.19 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Yellow Creek, OH to Columbus, OH is easy. At 2h 51m 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 Yellow Creek, OH to Columbus, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Yellow Creek, 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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