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Trip from Chatham, OH to Columbus, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

58m

Distance

38.4 mi

62 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Chatham, OH, OH

Chatham, OH

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capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Columbus, OH

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Trip Overview

This short, 41-mile drive from Chatham to Columbus, Ohio, is easily manageable in about 49 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll be sticking to local roads for the entirety of this journey, with zero highway mileage. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $6, reflecting the minimal distance. This route is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a more engaged driving experience. Given its brevity and the Midwest region's familiar landscapes, this trip requires just one day and no overnight stays.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest 11.3 mi 12m
Granville Street 7.3 mi 9m
Marion Road Northeast 6.5 mi 14m
Johnstown Road 5.8 mi 7m
East Johnstown Road 2.8 mi 6m
East Coshocton Street 1.8 mi 2m
East Main Street 0.7 mi <1m
North Third Street 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest — 11.3 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chatham, OH and Columbus, OH.

1

Start on Preston Road

63 ft · 7 sec · Preston Road
2

Turn left onto Mulberry Street Northeast

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Mulberry Street Northeast
3

Turn straight onto SR 657

6.5 mi · 14 min · Marion Road Northeast
4

Turn left onto US 62

8.1 mi · 9 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
5

Continue on US 62

1.8 mi · 2 min · East Coshocton Street
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on US 62

3.2 mi · 3 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
7

Continue on US 62

3.5 mi · 5 min · Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 62

0.7 mi · 51 sec · East Main Street
9

Enter roundabout onto Johnstown Road

103 ft · 1 sec · Johnstown Road
10

Continue on Johnstown Road

1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
11

Enter roundabout onto US 62

116 ft · 1 sec · Johnstown Road
12

Continue on US 62

1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Enter roundabout onto US 62

136 ft · 1 sec · East Johnstown Road
14

Continue on US 62

2.8 mi · 6 min · East Johnstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on US 62

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
16

At end of road, turn right onto US 62

7.3 mi · 9 min · Granville Street
Use the right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast Freeway

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Northeast Freeway
Toward US 23 South
18

Turn straight onto US 23

0.7 mi · 2 min · North Third Street
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto East State Street

106 ft · 3 sec · East State Street
Use the right lane.
20

Turn right

88 ft · 6 sec
21

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Albany, OH

19 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.

Popular next leg

New Albany, OH to Columbus, OH

14.7 mi · 23m

Pacing Suggestions

Bexley, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnstown, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Chatham, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Mulberry Street Northeast

Turn left onto Mulberry Street Northeast

Navigation decision point

4
24 mi into trip | ~36m in | Johnstown Road

Enter roundabout onto Johnstown Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
29.8 mi into trip | ~46m in | US 62 / Granville Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 62 / Granville Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
37.1 mi into trip | ~55m in | Northeast Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast Freeway toward US 23 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 23 South
6
38.3 mi into trip | ~58m in | East State Street

Turn right onto East State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.96 one way

$11.92 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $6.61 $13.23
premium $4.91 $7.42 $14.84
diesel $5.61 $8.48 $16.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.5 0 $4.03 $1.84
Efficient EV 9.6 0 $3.36 $1.54
EV Truck/SUV 15.4 0 $5.38 $2.46

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Chatham, OH

Morning in Chatham on Tuesday

Local time

7:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Partly Cloudy

S 8 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Columbus, OH

Morning in Columbus on Tuesday

Local time

7:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Partly Cloudy

S 6 to 9 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

71°F

New Albany, OH

19 mi in

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

58m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the full 41 miles between Chatham and Columbus. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter any high-speed freeway cruising. Instead, you'll navigate through communities using roads like Mulberry Street Northeast, Marion Road Northeast, and Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest. The absence of long stretches means you'll be making frequent adjustments, keeping you actively involved in the journey. This route offers a direct, community-focused connection rather than a sweeping scenic vista.

Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.3 mi on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Mulberry Street Northeast.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 38.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Mulberry Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (Johnstown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 29.8 miles (US 62 / Granville Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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 58m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.3 miles on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Columbus, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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: near the start (Mulberry Street Northeast): Navigation decision point; at 24 miles (Johnstown Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 29.8 miles (US 62 / Granville Street): 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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