Cadiz to Columbus is 119.9 miles and takes about 2h 23m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a fairly straightforward drive, primarily on the interstate, making it a good option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Given the relatively short distance and drive time, this route is well-suited for a single-day journey without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60 miles from Cadiz, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
74.7 mi
1h 22m
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi
24m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.4 mi
22m
John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi
2m
Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
1m
Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Wheeling Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
East State Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 74.7 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cadiz, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on US 250
0.2 mi·16 sec·East Market Street
2
Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Deersville Avenue
3
Turn right onto US 250
500 ft·13 sec·Cadiz-Dennison Road
4
Turn left onto C-2
467 ft·12 sec·Deersville Ridge Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·15 sec
6
Merge onto US 22
16 mi·22 min·Cadiz-Piedmont Road
7
Continue on US 22; SR 800
22 mi·24 min·Cadiz Road
8
Continue on US 22
1.2 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
9
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40
0.6 mi·1 min·Wheeling Avenue
10
Turn slight left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi·26 sec·Dewey Avenue
11
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·John Glenn Highway
12
Turn left onto SR 723
0.3 mi·25 sec·SR 723
13
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
14
Merge onto I 70
75 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·25 sec
Exit 101BToward DowntownUse the slight right lane.
16
Continue on East Mound Street
0.3 mi·56 sec·East Mound Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·South Grant Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto East State Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East State Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right
88 ft·6 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-3-hour drive with a fuel cost around $19, you have a lot of flexibility with when you depart. Leaving in the morning or early afternoon should allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. There are no designated stops mentioned, but with the longest stretch being just under 75 miles, you can easily plan for a quick break if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Columbus, as gas stations can become less frequent on the interstate the closer you get to the city.
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 60 miles from Cadiz, OH, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.7 miles.
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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60 miles or 1h 15m 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 57m
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 Cadiz, 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 Cadiz, OH
This is one driving day of about 119.9 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Cadiz, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 74.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 119.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip|~2m in|C-2 / Deersville Ridge Road
Turn left onto C-2 / Deersville Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
43.8 mi into trip|~57m in|I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
118.6 mi into trip|~2h 19m 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
119.1 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|South Grant Avenue
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
119.5 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|East State Street
Turn left onto East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.61 one way
$37.22 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$20.65
$41.30
premium
$4.91
$23.17
$46.35
diesel
$5.61
$26.47
$52.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36
0
$12.59
$5.76
Efficient EV
30
0
$10.49
$4.80
EV Truck/SUV
48
0
$16.79
$7.67
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Cadiz, OH
Late night
in Cadiz on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Columbus, OH
Late night
in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Cambridge, OH
60 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
3 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
2h 23m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 63% of your journey on major roadways like I 70. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel for a significant portion of the trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 74.7 miles on I 70, offering a consistent pace. Expect a driving experience that emphasizes forward momentum, with fewer distractions and more opportunities to maintain speed.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.7 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Cadiz Road. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near C-2 / Deersville Ridge Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 119.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 1 miles (C-2 / Deersville Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 43.8 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 119.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.7 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (C-2 / Deersville Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 43.8 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
