If you are planning a trip from Columbus to Addison, you can expect a manageable 109-mile drive that typically takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $16 for fuel to cover the distance across the Ohio landscape. Since both your starting point and destination are located within the Midwest, the drive offers a consistent regional feel. It is a straightforward trip that fits easily into a weekend schedule, giving you plenty of flexibility for your arrival time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.5 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Old Logan Road
33.8 mi
38m
US 33
18.5 mi
24m
SR 7
14.7 mi
16m
Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi
14m
Southeast Expressway
8.8 mi
11m
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.6 mi
9m
Logan-Lancaster Road
3.5 mi
4m
East Livingston Avenue
2.7 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Old Logan Road
— 33.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Addison, OH.
1
Start on this road
77 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·East State Street
3
Turn left onto South High Street
0.3 mi·1 min·South High Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto US 62; SR 3
0.1 mi·29 sec·East Main Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto US 23; US 33
0.3 mi·56 sec·South Third Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto US 23; US 33
2.7 mi·6 min·East Livingston Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto Alum Creek Drive
0.3 mi·33 sec·Alum Creek Drive
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward I 70 East
9
Merge onto I 70
1.0 mi·1 min·East Freeway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Exit 105AToward US 33 East: LancasterUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on US 33
0.3 mi·29 sec·College Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 33
8.8 mi·11 min·Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 33
7.6 mi·9 min·Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 33
14 mi·14 min·Lancaster Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 33
3.5 mi·4 min·Logan-Lancaster Road
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Continue on US 33
2.6 mi·3 min·Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 33
34 mi·38 min·Old Logan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 33
19 mi·24 min·US 33
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
20
Turn right onto SR 7; SR 124
15 mi·16 min·SR 7; SR 124
21
Arrive at destination
SR 7
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of just over two hours, you have the advantage of being able to depart whenever it best suits your schedule. You should keep in mind that there are no formal stops built into this route, so plan to handle any necessary breaks or refueling before you get underway or once you reach your destination. Because the trip is short, you have the freedom to pace yourself without the pressure of a long-distance itinerary. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Columbus, as the $16 estimate is based on typical conditions and you will want to avoid mid-route detours for gas. By preparing your vehicle in advance, you can enjoy a seamless trip from start to finish.
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 54.5 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.8 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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.5 miles or 1h 9m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Addison, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Columbus, 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 Columbus, OH
This is one driving day of about 109 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Columbus, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Old Logan Road for about 33.8 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|US 62; SR 3 / East Main Street
Turn left onto US 62; SR 3 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
0.5 mi into trip|~2m in|US 23; US 33 / South Third Street
Turn right onto US 23; US 33 / South Third Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.8 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 70 East
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 70 East
7
5 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward US 33 East: Lancaster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 105A
Toward US 33 East: Lancaster
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.92 one way
$33.83 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$18.77
$37.55
premium
$4.91
$21.07
$42.13
diesel
$5.61
$24.07
$48.13
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.7
0
$11.44
$5.23
Efficient EV
27.3
0
$9.54
$4.36
EV Truck/SUV
43.6
0
$15.26
$6.98
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Columbus, OH
Morning
in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
W 3 to 12 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:31PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Addison, OH
Morning
in Addison on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Mostly Clear
SW 3 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:31PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
49°F
Logan, OH
55 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 15m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This journey features a mixed-drive profile that transitions between different road types as you head toward Addison. You will navigate a combination of Old Logan Road, US 33, and SR 7, which keeps the experience varied rather than monotonous. With a highway share of 39%, you will spend a significant portion of your time on local or secondary roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 33.8 miles along Old Logan Road, providing a steady rhythm before the route shifts character. Expect a driving environment that requires you to pay attention to changing road conditions rather than settling into a long-haul interstate cruise.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on Old Logan Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South High Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 109 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 62; SR 3 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 23; US 33 / South Third Street): 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 15m. Total distance: 109 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on Old Logan Road. 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 Addison, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (US 62; SR 3 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (US 23; US 33 / South Third Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Addison, OH before heading back.
