Origin
Dudley, OH
Morning in Dudley on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dudley, OH to Columbus, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h
Distance
103.2 mi
166 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dudley, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
This 103.2-mile drive from Dudley, OH to Columbus, OH is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours to complete. You'll primarily travel on I-70 and I-77, with a brief portion on Marietta Road, making it a highway-focused journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $16, reflecting its efficiency and the relatively short distance. Given its Midwest to Midwest designation within Ohio, expect a familiar, straightforward driving experience. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick and direct connection between these two Ohio locations without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.6 miles from Dudley, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 78.5 mi | 1h 26m |
| I 77 | 18.9 mi | 20m |
| Marietta Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East State Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Grant Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| McConnelsville Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hunkadora Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Mound Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 78.5 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dudley, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on this road
474 ft
·
34 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Town Highway 326
464 ft
·
20 sec
·
Town Highway 326
3
Turn left onto Pine Lake Road
234 ft
·
17 sec
·
Pine Lake Road
4
Turn sharp right onto Hunkadora Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hunkadora Road
5
Turn left onto SR 821
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Marietta Road
6
Turn left onto SR 78
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
McConnelsville Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward I 77 North
8
Merge onto I 77
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 44B
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
10
Merge onto I 70
79 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 101B
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on East Mound Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Mound Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grant Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto East State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a 2-hour drive, leaving at your convenience is feasible, but an early departure will help you avoid potential traffic as you approach Columbus. With no specific stops recommended, you have the flexibility to take breaks as needed, perhaps at one of the many service areas along I-70. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 78.5-mile stretch on I-70, to ensure a smooth journey. This short trip means you can easily make it a spontaneous outing or a planned leg of a larger road trip.
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 51.6 miles from Dudley, OH, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.5 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 23 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.6 miles or 1h 1m 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 37m
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 Dudley, 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 Dudley, OH
This is one driving day of about 103.2 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Dudley, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 78.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.6 miles from Dudley, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.5 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 102.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hunkadora Road
Turn sharp right onto Hunkadora Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward I 77 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 77 North
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 77
Merge onto I 77
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
101.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
Take the exit toward Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 101B
Toward Downtown
6
102.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
South Grant Avenue
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.02 one way
$32.03 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $17.78 | $35.55 |
| premium | $4.91 | $19.95 | $39.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.79 | $45.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.95 |
| Efficient EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.03 | $4.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.3 | 0 | $14.45 | $6.60 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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
Columbus, OH
Morning in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
7:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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 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?
With 95% of this drive on highways, you're in for a predominantly fast-paced interstate experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 78.5 miles on I-70, offering a consistent flow without frequent slowdowns. While the highway focus means less in the way of winding local roads, the transition between I-70 and I-77 will offer a slight change in the driving environment. Expect a functional and efficient route designed for covering ground swiftly across the Ohio landscape.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 78.5 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 77. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Hunkadora Road.
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 103.2 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (Hunkadora Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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
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. Total distance: 103.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 78.5 miles on I 70. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Hunkadora Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (I 77): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
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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