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Trip from Columbus, OH to Cridersville, 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 59m

Distance

95.6 mi

154 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m

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

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capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Columbus, OH

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Downtown Cridersville, OH, OH

Cridersville, OH

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Columbus, OH to Cridersville, OH is 95.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m via US 33, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Ohio, making it a straightforward local journey. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, so expect a fairly direct path with minimal fuss. Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this route is ideal for a same-day trip, allowing plenty of time for activities at your destination. You'll likely find this drive to be efficient and uncomplicated.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.8 miles from Columbus, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 33 59 mi 1h 8m
Market Street 11.3 mi 15m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway 8 mi 9m
I 75 7.4 mi 7m
West Freeway 5.6 mi 6m
East Main Street 0.9 mi 3m
South Innerbelt 0.6 mi <1m
National Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 33 — 59 mi, about 1h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Cridersville, 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

494 ft · 20 sec · South High Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto West Town Street

0.2 mi · 32 sec · West Town Street
5

At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Civic Center Drive
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on South 2nd Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · South 2nd Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I-70 West
8

Merge onto I 70

0.6 mi · 49 sec · South Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Continue on I 70

5.6 mi · 6 min · West Freeway
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 93 Toward I 270 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 270 North: Cleveland Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto I 270

8.0 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 17B Toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto US 33; SR 161

59 mi · 1 hr 8 min · US 33; SR 161
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn left onto US 33

11 mi · 15 min · Market Street
16

Turn left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 38B Toward I 75 North, Toledo
17

Merge onto I 75

7.4 mi · 7 min · I 75
18

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Cridersville Use the right lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

514 ft · 12 sec
20

Turn straight onto CR 208

0.2 mi · 26 sec · National Road
21

Continue on East Main Street

0.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
22

Turn right onto Shawnee Road

44 ft · 2 sec · Shawnee Road
23

Arrive at destination

Shawnee Road

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick trip of just under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning would allow you to arrive with plenty of daylight. With a fuel cost estimated at $15 and no mandatory stops suggested, you can easily complete this drive without needing to budget for significant breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you leave Columbus, as the longest stretch on US 33 is 59 miles, and it's always wise to start with a full tank on highway-focused drives.

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 47.8 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59 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 21 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.8 miles or 59m 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 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cridersville, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Columbus, OH

This is one driving day of about 95.6 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Columbus, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 33 for about 59 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown North Lewisburg, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Lewisburg, OH

48 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

Jerome, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellefontaine, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.8 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

House of Japan

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Dublin, Ohio

0.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

2.6 mi

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148675008

Visit website

House of Japan

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 13.7

Dublin, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+16147922445

Visit website

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16146213287

Visit website

P.F. Chang's

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 13.7

Dublin, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16147260070

Visit website

The Eagle | Short North

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16147453397

Visit website

Tulip Cafe | Coffee Shop | Catering Service for Weddings | Catering Service for Special Events

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.7

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–7:30 pm

+16143896261

Visit website

Star Kitchen Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+16145250573

Visit website

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

The Village Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.6

Cridersville, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+14196454042

Visit website

Alpha Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 88.7

Wapakoneta, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14197382013

Visit website

Leatherlips Sculpture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 13.7

Dublin, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

Visit website

Emerald Fields

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 13.7

Dublin, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+16144104700

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
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 | Civic Center Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
7.1 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 270

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 93 Toward I 270
7
7.4 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 270 North: Cleveland
8
16.1 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 17B Toward US 33 West, SR 161 West: Marysville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.84 one way

$29.67 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $16.47 $32.93
premium $4.91 $18.48 $36.95
diesel $5.61 $21.11 $42.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.7 0 $10.04 $4.59
Efficient EV 23.9 0 $8.36 $3.82
EV Truck/SUV 38.2 0 $13.38 $6.12

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 18, 2026

Origin

Columbus, OH

Morning in Columbus on Sunday

Local time

10:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

77°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 to 15 mph 92% chance Live forecast

Destination

Cridersville, OH

Morning in Cridersville on Sunday

Local time

10:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

25 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 59m 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?

This route is heavily highway-focused, with 84% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on US 33, including a continuous stretch of 59 miles. The journey begins with US 33 and transitions through Market Street and the Jack Nicklaus Freeway, suggesting a mix of urban and suburban highway driving before reaching your destination. Expect a driving experience characterized by speed and directness, with less emphasis on winding backroads and more on covering ground efficiently.

84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59 mi on US 33.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 33 and Market Street. 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 Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Columbus, OH to Cridersville, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Toledo along the way.

Toledo

86.7 mi in | ~1h 47m

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 59m. Total distance: 95.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59 miles on US 33. 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 Cridersville, 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: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.4 miles (Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 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 Cridersville, 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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