Origin
Columbus, OH
Morning in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Logan Elm Village, OH
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This 27.9-mile drive from Columbus to Logan Elm Village, Ohio, is a manageable 43-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. With no highway driving, you'll stick to local roads like Portsmouth - Columbus Road and South High Street, making it a straightforward excursion through the Midwest region. The estimated fuel cost is around $4, which is quite economical for a short trip. Given its brevity, this route offers flexibility, allowing you to depart at your convenience and enjoy the local scenery without the need for an overnight stay. It's a simple, cost-effective drive for anyone looking to explore the area surrounding Columbus.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth - Columbus Road | 18.6 mi | 24m |
| South High Street | 9 mi | 17m |
| Chippewa Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Logan Elm Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wyandot Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Logan Elm Village, OH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto East State Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Continue on US 23
Turn left onto Logan Elm Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Chippewa Drive
Turn left onto Wyandot Drive
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 27.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto East State Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Logan Elm Boulevard
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Chippewa Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Wyandot Drive
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.81 | $9.61 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Logan Elm Village on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The majority of your travel, a continuous stretch of 18.6 miles, will be on Portsmouth - Columbus Road. This suggests a journey that involves frequent navigation through local streets and potentially slower speeds as you move away from more major thoroughfares. The driving experience will likely be characterized by navigating residential areas and smaller towns rather than open highway cruising. Be prepared for a more engaging, albeit potentially slower, driving experience as you make your way south.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Columbus, OH to Logan Elm Village, OH is easy. At 43m 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 27.7 miles (Logan Elm Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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.
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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