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Trip from Columbus, OH to Sugar Creek, 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

1h 32m

Distance

73.3 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m

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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human settlement in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States of America

Sugar Creek, OH

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Trip Overview

This 73.3-mile drive from Columbus, OH to Sugar Creek, OH is a straightforward, one-day adventure, taking approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes local roads like East State Street, South High Street, and East Main Street, meaning you won't be spending time on highways. This journey is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for a relaxed pace and plenty of flexibility. It's a practical choice for a quick getaway without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

36.7 miles from Columbus, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Old Logan Road 28.9 mi 32m
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
SR 550 2.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Old Logan Road — 28.9 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Sugar Creek, 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

29 mi · 32 min · Old Logan Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 194 Toward SR 550 East: Amesville, Columbus Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn left onto SR 550

2.3 mi · 4 min · SR 550
20

Arrive at destination

SR 550

Trip Plan

Given the short 73.3-mile distance and 1 hour 32-minute duration, you have ample flexibility for when to depart. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour in Columbus and arrive in Sugar Creek with plenty of daylight. Since there are no specified stops and the longest stretch isn't defined, you can choose to make spontaneous stops as you see fit. The estimated fuel cost is only $11, so you won't need to worry about frequent refueling. A specific tip for this turn-heavy route: keep an eye on your GPS for upcoming turns, as many will be on local streets rather than major highway exits.

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 36.7 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.9 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 16 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.7 miles or 48m 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sugar Creek, 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 73.3 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Columbus, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Old Logan Road for about 28.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lancaster, OH

37 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

Waterloo, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lancaster, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.7 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

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

Hungry Hiker Cafe & Deli

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Nelsonville, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+17408567848

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

FullBrooks Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Nelsonville, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3:30 pm

+17407533391

Visit website

Rhapsody Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50

Nelsonville, Ohio

Hours: 5–9 pm

+17407535740

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

Clear Creek Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Lancaster, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+17409698210

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 70.8 — 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.
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
8
70.8 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward SR 550 East: Amesville, Columbus Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 194 Toward SR 550 East: Amesville, Columbus Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.38 one way

$22.75 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $12.63 $25.25
premium $4.91 $14.17 $28.33
diesel $5.61 $16.18 $32.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22 0 $7.70 $3.52
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93
EV Truck/SUV 29.3 0 $10.26 $4.69

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 19, 2026

Origin

Columbus, OH

Morning in Columbus on Tuesday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sugar Creek, OH

Morning in Sugar Creek on Tuesday

Local time

6:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Lancaster, OH

37 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

23 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 32m 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 entire 73.3-mile stretch, as the highway share is 0%. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but given the profile, you'll likely be navigating numerous intersections and local road segments. This means your driving experience will involve frequent adjustments in speed and direction, keeping you engaged throughout the 1 hour and 32-minute journey. It's a route that keeps you connected to the landscape rather than isolated on high-speed roadways.

Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 28.9 mi on Old Logan Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 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 6/10

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 73.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 →

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 Sugar Creek, OH

Full guide →

Sugar Creek is a village in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. With eight Swiss cheese factories nearby, Sugarcreek is recognised as the center of Swiss Cheese Industry in Ohio. It is located in the rolling hills of Tuscarawas County, 18 miles east of Millersburg on State Route 39. This is the area first settled by the Amish in Ohio.

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 32m. Total distance: 73.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 28.9 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 Sugar Creek, 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 Sugar Creek, 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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