Origin
Columbus, OH
Late night in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Circleville, 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
41m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Circleville, OH
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Trip Overview
Columbus, OH to Circleville, OH is 26.1 miles and takes about 41m via Portsmouth - Columbus Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest and Ohio, offering a straightforward local journey. It's a quick trip perfect for a single day, allowing you to easily reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on local roads, so expect a more grounded experience compared to interstate travel. This route is ideal if you're looking for a simple, direct connection between these two Ohio locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth - Columbus Road | 16.1 mi | 21m |
| South High Street | 9 mi | 17m |
| West Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Court Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
— 16.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Circleville, 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
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Portsmouth - Columbus Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
Toward US22, OH56: Circleville
6
Turn left onto US 22; SR 56
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
7
Turn right onto C-512
522 ft
·
19 sec
·
South Court Street
8
Arrive at destination
C-512
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26 — 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.
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US22, OH56: Circleville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US22, OH56: Circleville
4
25.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
US 22; SR 56 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 22; SR 56 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
26 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
C-512 / South Court Street
Turn right onto C-512 / South Court Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.10 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.04 | $10.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 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 | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
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
Circleville, OH
Late night in Circleville on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
41m 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?
This is a turn-heavy local drive with no highway time, meaning you'll be navigating surface streets and connecting roads for the entire 26.1 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.1 miles on Portsmouth - Columbus Road. Because it's not a high-speed route, you should anticipate a more relaxed pace. The road's character is defined by frequent turns and transitions as you move through local areas, rather than long, sweeping highway sections. Be prepared for a drive that requires your attention to navigation at various points.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on Portsmouth - Columbus Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East State Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbus, OH to Circleville, OH is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting 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
Arriving in Circleville, OH
Full guide →Circleville is the county seat of Pickaway County and a city in the Miami - Scioto basins in south-central Ohio. It is located along the banks of the Scioto River. As of the 2020 Census, Circleville's population was 13,922 and is slowly increasing. It is located approximately halfway between Washington Court House (Court House, as the locals refer to it: designated as Washington CH on highway signs) and Lancaster on US 22, and about halfway between Columbus and Chillicothe on US 23.
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 41m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 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 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Circleville, 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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