Origin
Columbus, OH
Morning in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Nelsonville, 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 17m
Distance
60.8 mi
98 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Nelsonville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
This 60.8-mile drive from Columbus, OH to Nelsonville, OH will take approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $9. The route primarily utilizes Old Logan Road, the Lancaster Bypass, and the Southeast Expressway, offering a blend of driving experiences. Given its relatively short distance and duration, you'll have plenty of flexibility in planning your departure and any brief pauses along the way. This journey stays within the Midwest region, traversing familiar terrain.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Logan Road | 16.9 mi | 18m |
| 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 |
| Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Freeway | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Old Logan Road
— 16.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Nelsonville, 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 105A
Toward US 33 East: Lancaster
Use 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
17 mi
·
18 min
·
Old Logan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 182
Toward Nelsonville, Nelsonville Business Route
19
Turn right onto Business US 33
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
John Lloyd Evans Memorial Drive
20
Enter roundabout onto Business US 33
176 ft
·
3 sec
·
Washington Street
21
Continue on Business US 33
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
22
Keep slight right at fork onto Business US 33
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Street
23
Turn left
50 ft
·
9 sec
24
Turn left
85 ft
·
6 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 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 165 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.
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
|
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
$9.44 one way
$18.87 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.42 | $26.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.51 | $3.89 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Nelsonville, OH
Morning in Nelsonville on Sunday
Local time
10:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Lancaster, OH
30 mi in
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
17 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 17m 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' for this trip, meaning you'll encounter frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. While only 16% of the route is on highways, the longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 16.9 miles on Old Logan Road. This suggests a journey that will feel more connected to the local landscape, with opportunities to observe the changing environment as you navigate through various road types. The profile indicates a driving experience that requires attention to navigation and road conditions.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on Old Logan Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 (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.
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 17m. Total distance: 60.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 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 Nelsonville, 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 (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 Nelsonville, 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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