Coshocton, OH to Columbus, OH is 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 33m via SR 16, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive is a straightforward trip connecting two points within Ohio's Midwest region. Primarily a highway-focused experience, it's ideal for a quick transit or a day trip where you want to get to your destination efficiently. The route is designed for ease of travel, minimizing complexity and maximizing time spent en route. Consider this an uncomplicated connection between these two Ohio locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.3 miles from Coshocton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 44m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
SR 16
46.9 mi
53m
SR 161
10.5 mi
11m
Granville Street
7.3 mi
9m
East Johnstown Road
2.8 mi
6m
Johnstown Road
2.8 mi
3m
East Main Street
0.7 mi
<1m
North Third Street
0.7 mi
2m
Northeast Freeway
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
SR 16
— 46.9 mi, about 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coshocton, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on SR 541
0.4 mi·49 sec·Walnut Street
2
Turn right onto SR 541
0.2 mi·29 sec·South 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto SR 541
0.5 mi·1 min·Chestnut Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
5
Merge onto SR 16; SR 83
47 mi·53 min·SR 16; SR 83
6
Continue on SR 161
11 mi·11 min·SR 161
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 46Toward US 62: New Albany, JohnstownUse the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto US 62
0.4 mi·39 sec·Johnstown Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 62
0.7 mi·51 sec·East Main Street
10
Enter roundabout onto Johnstown Road
103 ft·1 sec·Johnstown Road
11
Continue on Johnstown Road
1.2 mi·1 min·Johnstown Road
12
Enter roundabout onto US 62
116 ft·1 sec·Johnstown Road
13
Continue on US 62
1.1 mi·1 min·Johnstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 62
136 ft·1 sec·East Johnstown Road
15
Continue on US 62
2.8 mi·6 min·East Johnstown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 62
0.6 mi·1 min·Mill Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 62
7.3 mi·9 min·Granville Street
Use the right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast Freeway
0.6 mi·53 sec·Northeast Freeway
Toward US 23 South
19
Turn straight onto US 23
0.7 mi·2 min·North Third Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto East State Street
106 ft·3 sec·East State Street
Use the right lane.
21
Turn right
88 ft·6 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 33 minutes, this trip offers significant flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive in Columbus with plenty of the day remaining, or make it an afternoon excursion. With a fuel cost estimated at $12, it’s an economical journey. Plan to refuel before leaving Coshocton, as there are no recommended stops along this 74.6-mile route. Keep an eye on local traffic patterns as you get closer to Columbus, especially on Granville Street, which can see increased volume.
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 37.3 miles from Coshocton, OH, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.9 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.3 miles or 44m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbus, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coshocton, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Coshocton, OH
This is one driving day of about 74.6 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Coshocton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 16 for about 46.9 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 58.9 and 74.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
58.9 mi into trip|~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward US 62: New Albany, Johnstown
6
59.1 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|US 62 / Johnstown Road
Turn left onto US 62 / Johnstown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
66 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|US 62 / Granville Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 62 / Granville Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
73.3 mi into trip|~1h 30m in|Northeast Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast Freeway toward US 23 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 23 South
6
74.6 mi into trip|~1h 33m in|East State Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.58 one way
$23.16 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$12.85
$25.70
premium
$4.91
$14.42
$28.84
diesel
$5.61
$16.47
$32.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 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
22.4
0
$7.83
$3.58
Efficient EV
18.7
0
$6.53
$2.98
EV Truck/SUV
29.8
0
$10.44
$4.77
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 17, 2026
Origin
Coshocton, OH
Night
in Coshocton on Sunday
Local time
10:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Columbus, OH
Night
in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
10:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:23AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:31PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
8 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 33m 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?
This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 78% of the drive utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, especially during the longest stretch of 46.9 miles on SR 16. Expect a driving profile that keeps you moving efficiently, with limited interruptions. While it's not a winding, technical road, the highway nature allows for a predictable travel experience. The primary roads guiding you are SR 16 and SR 161, followed by Granville Street as you approach Columbus.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.9 mi on SR 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 16 and SR 161. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 58.9 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 74.6 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 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.1 miles (US 62 / Johnstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 66 miles (US 62 / Granville 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 Coshocton, OH to Columbus, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Johnstown 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 74.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.9 miles on SR 16. 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 Columbus, 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 58.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 59.1 miles (US 62 / Johnstown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 66 miles (US 62 / Granville Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Columbus, OH before heading back.
