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Trip from Columbus, OH to Stony Prairie, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

105.6 mi

170 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

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 Stony Prairie, OH, OH

Stony Prairie, OH

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Trip Overview

This 105.6-mile journey from Columbus, OH, to Stony Prairie, OH, is a manageable 2-hour and 28-minute drive, perfect for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate Columbus Pike and SR 53, with a portion on the Olentangy Freeway. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The mixed-drive profile suggests a varied experience, not a monotonous interstate slog. Consider this a straightforward drive for a quick regional excursion.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

52.8 miles from Columbus, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Columbus Pike 46.2 mi 56m
SR 53 35.5 mi 53m
Olentangy Freeway 11 mi 13m
Olentangy River Road 9.7 mi 16m
West Innerbelt 0.9 mi 1m
West Town Street 0.8 mi 2m
Terra Way 0.4 mi 1m
West Rich Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Columbus Pike — 46.2 mi, about 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Stony Prairie, 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

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Civic Center Drive
6

Turn right onto US 62; SR 3

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Rich Street
Use the right lane.
7

Continue on US 62; SR 3

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Town Street
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Toward SR 315 North: Worthington, Airport Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto SR 315

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on SR 315

11 mi · 13 min · Olentangy Freeway
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on SR 315

3.9 mi · 6 min · Olentangy River Road
12

Enter roundabout onto SR 315

133 ft · 2 sec · Olentangy River Road
13

Continue on SR 315

2.9 mi · 4 min · Olentangy River Road
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn slight right

391 ft · 7 sec
15

Turn slight right onto SR 315

2.9 mi · 4 min · Olentangy River Road
16

At end of road, turn left onto US 23

46 mi · 56 min · Columbus Pike
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
18

Turn right onto SR 53; SR 67

36 mi · 53 min · SR 53; SR 67
19

Enter roundabout onto Terra Way

17 ft · 1 sec · Terra Way
20

Continue on Terra Way

0.4 mi · 1 min · Terra Way
21

At end of road, turn left

313 ft · 24 sec
22

Turn right

239 ft · 18 sec
23

Turn right

451 ft · 32 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under three hours, this route is easily completed in one day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Plan to leave when you feel most rested, as there are no designated stops in the data, suggesting you can make spontaneous breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 46.2-mile stretch on Columbus Pike, where services might be less frequent. The estimated $16 fuel cost is a helpful budget marker for this trip.

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 52.8 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 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 23 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.8 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stony Prairie, 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.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Columbus, OH

This is one driving day of about 105.6 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Columbus, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Columbus Pike for about 46.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Delaware, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, OH

53 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

Delaware, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Marion, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.8 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

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

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Ohio

0.7 mi

Best coffee break

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

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

Iron Chef Steakhouse Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Marion, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17402233777

Visit website

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 1 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16142610900

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

Carlyle's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Marion, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+17403866333

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16149875975

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

Emerald Fields

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Dublin, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+16144104700

Visit website

Leatherlips Sculpture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Dublin, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 23 — 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.
5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Town Street

Turn right onto West Town Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 62; SR 3 / West Rich Street

Turn right onto US 62; SR 3 / West Rich Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward SR 315 North: Worthington, Airport

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward SR 315 North: Worthington, Airport
6
23 mi into trip | ~35m in | US 23 / Columbus Pike

At end of road, turn left onto US 23 / Columbus Pike

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.39 one way

$32.78 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $18.19 $36.38
premium $4.91 $20.41 $40.82
diesel $5.61 $23.32 $46.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.7 0 $11.09 $5.07
Efficient EV 26.4 0 $9.24 $4.22
EV Truck/SUV 42.2 0 $14.78 $6.76

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Columbus, OH

Late night in Columbus on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 12 mph 34% chance Live forecast

Destination

Stony Prairie, OH

Late night in Stony Prairie on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

71°F

Delaware, OH

53 mi in

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

1 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

2h 28m 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?

The drive features a 44% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster travel and more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.2 miles on Columbus Pike, offering a good period of consistent driving. This mixed drive profile suggests the route will likely transition from more urban or suburban approaches to potentially more rural or open landscapes as you head towards Stony Prairie. Expect a dynamic driving experience rather than a uniform one.

44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.2 mi on Columbus Pike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South High Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 105.6 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 0.2 miles (West Town Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 62; SR 3 / West Rich Street): Lane positioning matters here.

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

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 2h 28m. Total distance: 105.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.2 miles on Columbus Pike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (West Town Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 62; SR 3 / West Rich Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Stony Prairie, 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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