Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
70.7 mi
114 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
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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Tipp City, OH
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If you are looking to get from Columbus to Tipp City, you are looking at a straightforward 70.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you do not need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance across the Ohio Midwest. Because the drive is relatively short and efficient, it offers great flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this highway-focused transit keeps your travel time predictable. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two Ohio locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Freeway | 54.1 mi | 59m |
| Milton Carlisle Road | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| South Medway-Carlisle Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| CR 335 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Medway-New Carlisle Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Jefferson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Innerbelt | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Sycamore Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Tipp City, OH.
Start on this road
Turn right onto East State Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Turn right onto West Town Street
At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
Continue on South 2nd Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 70
Continue on I 70
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto CR 335
Continue on Sycamore Street
Continue on Medway-New Carlisle Road
Continue on C-303
At end of road, turn left onto SR 571
Continue on SR 571
Continue on SR 571
Turn left onto South 4th Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.3 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 55.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto West Town Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Civic Center Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 675 South: Spangler Road, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Spangler Road, Medway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$10.97 one way
$21.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.66 | $27.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.42 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.19 | $2.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.3 | 0 | $9.90 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in Tipp City on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
52°F
Springfield, OH
35 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as roughly 78% of your travel takes place on highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on the West Freeway, which accounts for a significant 54.1-mile stretch of the journey. Once you transition off the main freeway, your route shifts onto Milton Carlisle Road and South Medway-Carlisle Road to finish the trek. This combination creates a driving experience that prioritizes speed over winding, scenic backroads. While the initial leg is a fast-paced interstate grind, the final portion offers a change of pace as you navigate local roads toward Tipp City.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Freeway and Milton Carlisle Road. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 miles (Civic Center Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
406 ft
Total Descent
350 ft
Highest Point
1,178 ft
~30.3 mi in
Elevation Range
406 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Columbus, OH and Tipp City, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Medway.
Cincinnati
Medway
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 70.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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