Road Trips from Columbus, OH
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
110
Shortest
0.3h
With Parks Nearby
50
Under 2 hours
53 total in this range
Hillsboro, OH
1h 35m65.7 mi one way
New Market, OH
1h 44m71.6 mi one way
Tipp City, OH
1h 26m70.7 mi one way
Plymouth, OH
1h 49m81.2 mi one way
Crooksville, OH
1h 25m59.7 mi one way
Full-day getaway
57 total in this range
Fredericktown, OH
3h 35m172.2 mi one way
Auburn, OH
2h 14m109.1 mi one way
Glandorf, OH
2h 29m113.6 mi one way
Cleveland, OH
2h 43m142.9 mi one way
Toledo, OH
2h 59m143.6 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Fredericktown, OH
3h 35m172.2 mi one way
Auburn, OH
2h 14m109.1 mi one way
Glandorf, OH
2h 29m113.6 mi one way
Hillsboro, OH
1h 35m65.7 mi one way
Cleveland, OH
2h 43m142.9 mi one way
Toledo, OH
2h 59m143.6 mi one way
Youngstown, OH
3h 19m173 mi one way
Tipp City, OH
1h 26m70.7 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Long daylight returns and parks begin peak bloom.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
Shorter days — prioritize shorter drives or southbound routes.
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