Origin
Columbus, OH
Afternoon in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbus, OH to Woodville, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 42m
Distance
118.5 mi
191 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m
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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Woodville, OH
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Trip Overview
Columbus to Woodville is 118.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 42 minutes via Columbus Pike and SR 53, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest drive keeps you within Ohio for the entire journey, offering a straightforward trip from one point to another. With a recommended one-day drive, it's a manageable distance that doesn't demand an overnight stay. Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between different road types. This route is a practical choice for efficiently getting from the Columbus area to the Woodville region.
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
59.3 miles from Columbus, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Pike | 46.2 mi | 56m |
| SR 53 | 35.5 mi | 53m |
| West State Street | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Olentangy Freeway | 11 mi | 13m |
| Olentangy River Road | 9.7 mi | 16m |
| Bypass Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Innerbelt | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Town Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Columbus Pike
— 46.2 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbus, OH and Woodville, 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 US 6; SR 53
103 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bypass Highway
20
Continue on US 6; SR 53
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bypass Highway
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Fremont, Toledo
22
Turn right onto US 20 Business
12 mi
·
14 min
·
West State Street
23
Arrive at destination
US 20; SR 105
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 42-minute duration, it's best to depart from Columbus in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential evening traffic. With only one stop recommended and a fuel cost around $18, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Plan your single stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you need a break from the 46.2-mile stretch on Columbus Pike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Woodville, to ensure you arrive with enough to spare. This relatively short drive offers flexibility, so you can adjust your departure time as needed.
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 59.3 miles from Columbus, OH, or about 1h 19m 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 26 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.3 miles or 1h 19m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodville, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Columbus, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 118.5 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 Columbus Pike for about 46.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.3 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 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
$18.39 one way
$36.78 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| premium | $4.91 | $22.90 | $45.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.16 | $52.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.44 | $5.69 |
| Efficient EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.37 | $4.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.59 | $7.58 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Woodville, OH
Afternoon in Woodville on Sunday
Local time
4:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Delaware, OH
59 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
5 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 42m 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?
This drive features a mixed profile, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Columbus Pike, SR 53, and West State Street, offering variety in your driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 46.2 miles on Columbus Pike, providing a solid period of consistent travel before potential changes. As you progress, the road character will shift, moving from more urban or suburban approaches to potentially more open stretches as you head north. This blend means you won't be stuck on one type of road for the entire trip.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 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 15 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 118.5 miles you will encounter 15 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Columbus, OH and Woodville, OH, road signs point toward Fremont and Toledo.
Fremont
106 mi in
|
~2h 27m
Toledo
106 mi in
|
~2h 27m
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 2h 42m. Total distance: 118.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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 Woodville, 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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