Origin
Columbus, OH
Morning in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Anderson, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
47.2 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbus, OH
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Anderson, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This 47.2-mile drive from Columbus, OH, to Anderson, OH, is a straightforward 1 hour and 14-minute journey perfect for a single-day trip. Navigating primarily via Portsmouth - Columbus Road and South High Street, with a segment on SR 207, you'll experience a local feel rather than a highway cruise. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route offers a budget-friendly option for exploring the Midwest. Given its short distance and the absence of designated stops, you'll have plenty of flexibility to depart when you're ready and manage your time efficiently. This is a practical option if you're looking for a quick transition between two points within Ohio.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth - Columbus Road | 29.4 mi | 38m |
| South High Street | 9 mi | 17m |
| SR 207 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| SR 104 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Veterans Parkway | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Pleasant Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Anderson Station Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Moundsville Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
— 29.4 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Anderson, 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
9.0 mi
·
17 min
·
South High Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on US 23
29 mi
·
38 min
·
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 50
Toward SR 207: Chillicothe
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right onto SR 207
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 207
7
Continue on SR 104
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 104
8
Turn right onto Moundsville Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Moundsville Road
9
Turn right onto C-550
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pleasant Valley Road
10
Continue on Veterans Parkway
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Parkway
11
Turn right onto C-114
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Anderson Station Road
12
Arrive at destination
C-114
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Columbus, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.2 — 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
|
East State Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Navigation decision point
6
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
38.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward SR 207: Chillicothe
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 50
Toward SR 207: Chillicothe
4
43.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
Moundsville Road
Turn right onto Moundsville Road
Navigation decision point
4
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
C-114 / Anderson Station Road
Turn right onto C-114 / Anderson Station Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.33 one way
$14.65 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.12 | $18.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.42 | $20.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Anderson, OH
Morning in Anderson on Sunday
Local time
7:59 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
15 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
1h 14m 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 turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 12% of the journey on highways. The majority of your travel will be on local roads, including a significant 29.4-mile stretch along Portsmouth - Columbus Road. This means you'll likely encounter more intersections and varying speed limits as you transition from more populated areas to less developed ones. The road's character is defined by its local nature, offering a grounded perspective of the Ohio landscape rather than sweeping vistas. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction and speed.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on Portsmouth - Columbus Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East State Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 14m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Columbus, OH
Full guide →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.
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 1h 14m. Total distance: 47.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on Portsmouth - Columbus Road. 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: near the start (East State Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Anderson, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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