Origin
Baltimore, OH
Late night in Baltimore on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Baltimore, OH to Columbus, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.6 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Baltimore, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to get from Baltimore, Ohio, to the state capital of Columbus, you are in for a quick 25.6-mile commute. The drive typically takes about 39 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local roads and interstate driving, primarily utilizing Reynoldsburg Baltimore Road Northwest, Hill Road North, and I-70. With a fuel budget of just $4, this is an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Midwest locations. Because the distance is so short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. It is a straightforward trip that serves as a practical connection between a smaller town and the major hub of Columbus.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Reynoldsburg Baltimore Road Northwest | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Hill Road North | 4 mi | 6m |
| East Market Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| East Columbus Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East State Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Grant Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Mound Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 10.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Baltimore, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on SR 256
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Market Street
2
Continue on SR 256
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Reynoldsburg Baltimore Road Northwest
3
Continue on SR 256
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
East Columbus Street
4
Turn right onto SR 256
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Hill Road North
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
6
Merge onto I 70
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 70
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 101B
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on East Mound Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Mound Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grant Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto East State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
9.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
SR 256 / Hill Road North
Turn right onto SR 256 / Hill Road North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
13.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Turn left toward I 70 West: Columbus
Navigation decision point
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 101B
Toward Downtown
6
24.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
South Grant Avenue
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.97 one way
$7.95 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
39m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route transitions from local thoroughfares to a more consistent highway pace. About 42% of your travel occurs on highways, providing a balanced mix of slower, local navigation and faster transit. Your longest uninterrupted stretch happens on I-70, which spans 10.8 miles of the total distance. The personality of the road shifts as you leave the quieter streets of Baltimore and merge into the more structured flow of the interstate. You will find that the transition between these road types is relatively seamless, allowing you to settle into a comfortable rhythm before reaching your destination.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near SR 256 / Hill Road North.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.6 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (SR 256 / Hill Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Baltimore, OH to Columbus, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
24.2 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Arriving in Columbus, OH
Full guide →Founded 1812
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.
Top landmarks
- • Ohio Stadium — stadium in Columbus, Ohio, USA
- • Columbus Museum of Art — Museum in Columbus, Ohio, United States
- • Wexner Center for the Arts — center at Ohio State University
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 39m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on I 70. 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 9.2 miles (SR 256 / Hill Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 US Trip Planner 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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