This 127.1-mile drive from Columbus, OH to Woodsfield, OH will take you about 2 hours and 34 minutes. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip primarily using East Freeway, Somerton Highway, and Barnesville Hendrysburg Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $20, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to easily reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll spend about 78% of your time on highways, making it an efficient journey through the Midwest region of Ohio. This trip is ideal for those looking for a direct and uncomplicated way to travel between these two Ohio locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.6 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East Freeway
98.7 mi
1h 47m
Somerton Highway
16.7 mi
24m
Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
4.2 mi
6m
East Livingston Avenue
2.7 mi
6m
Washington Street
1 mi
1m
Bond Avenue
1 mi
1m
North Chestnut Street
1 mi
1m
South High Street
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
East Freeway
— 98.7 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Woodsfield, OH.
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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
99 mi·1 hr 47 min·East Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 202Toward SR 800: Dennison, Barnesville
11
Turn straight onto SR 800
4.2 mi·6 min·Barnesville Hendrysburg Road
12
Continue on SR 800
1.0 mi·1 min·Bond Avenue
13
Continue on SR 800
1.0 mi·1 min·North Chestnut Street
14
Continue on SR 800
6.2 mi·9 min·Somerton Highway
15
Continue on SR 800
1.0 mi·1 min·Washington Street
16
Continue on SR 800
11 mi·15 min·Somerton Highway
17
Turn right onto SR 26; SR 800
0.2 mi·20 sec·North Main Street
18
Turn left onto SR 78
163 ft·2 sec·East Court Street
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Arrive at destination
SR 78
Trip Plan
This 2-hour and 34-minute drive is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility for your departure time. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $20, you can plan to leave when it's most convenient for you. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 98.7-mile stretch on East Freeway, to ensure you have enough to reach a service area. Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of not needing to rush, allowing for a more relaxed journey through Ohio.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.6 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.7 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 28 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.6 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodsfield, 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 127.1 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Columbus, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on East Freeway for about 98.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 102.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|South High Street
Turn left onto South High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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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
6
102.7 mi into trip|~1h 57m in
Take the exit toward SR 800: Dennison, Barnesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 202
Toward SR 800: Dennison, Barnesville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.73 one way
$39.45 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$21.89
$43.78
premium
$4.91
$24.56
$49.13
diesel
$5.61
$28.06
$56.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.1
0
$13.35
$6.10
Efficient EV
31.8
0
$11.12
$5.08
EV Truck/SUV
50.8
0
$17.79
$8.13
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 21, 2026
Origin
Columbus, OH
Morning
in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Patchy Frost
SE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:52AM EDT until April 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 21 at 2:52AM EDT until April 24 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Woodsfield, OH
Morning
in Woodsfield on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
West Chester, OH
64 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
14 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
2h 34m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 127.1-mile journey, with 78% of the drive being on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 98.7 miles on East Freeway, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions through various road types as you progress, moving from the initial freeway segments to more localized roads like Somerton Highway and Barnesville Hendrysburg Road. This mix provides a dynamic driving experience, moving from efficient highway travel to more regional road conditions as you approach Woodsfield.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.7 mi on East Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East Freeway and Somerton Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South High Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Columbus, OH to Woodsfield, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Barnesville along the way.
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
The longest stretch is about 98.7 miles on East Freeway. 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 0.4 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 Woodsfield, OH before heading back.
