Connecting East Liverpool to Columbus, this 164.5-mile journey is an efficient trek through the heart of Ohio. You can expect to spend about 3 hours and 19 minutes behind the wheel, making this a very manageable single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $25, the drive is quite economical for a solo traveler or a carpool. You will transition from the eastern edge of the state toward the capital city, keeping you firmly within the Midwest. Since the entire trip is easily completed in a few hours, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have extra errands to run in Columbus.
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
82.3 miles from East Liverpool, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
74.7 mi
1h 22m
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi
24m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi
22m
US 22
14.7 mi
15m
SR 7
11.5 mi
16m
West 8th Street
10.1 mi
14m
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.4 mi
10m
John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 74.7 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Liverpool, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on Broadway Street
365 ft·9 sec·Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto East 6th Street
0.1 mi·15 sec·East 6th Street
3
Turn right onto Dresden Avenue
0.2 mi·18 sec·Dresden Avenue
4
Turn left onto Webber Way
0.2 mi·21 sec·Webber Way
5
Continue on West 8th Street
10 mi·14 min·West 8th Street
6
Continue on SR 7
12 mi·16 min·SR 7
7
Turn right onto SR 213
229 ft·3 sec·SR 213
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
9
Merge onto US 22
15 mi·15 min·US 22
10
Continue on US 22
8.4 mi·10 min·Cadiz-Steubenville Road
11
Continue on US 22
17 mi·22 min·Cadiz-Piedmont Road
12
Continue on US 22; SR 800
22 mi·24 min·Cadiz Road
13
Continue on US 22
1.2 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
14
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40
0.6 mi·1 min·Wheeling Avenue
15
Turn slight left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi·26 sec·Dewey Avenue
16
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·John Glenn Highway
17
Turn left onto SR 723
0.3 mi·25 sec·SR 723
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
19
Merge onto I 70
75 mi·1 hr 22 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·25 sec
Exit 101BToward DowntownUse the slight right lane.
21
Continue on East Mound Street
0.3 mi·56 sec·East Mound Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·South Grant Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto East State Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East State Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right
88 ft·6 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs, especially since the longest stretch on I-70 covers nearly 75 miles of continuous driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving East Liverpool, as the $25 estimate assumes consistent highway speeds. Because the route relies on a mix of local roads and major interstates, ensure your GPS is updated before you head out to navigate the transition between Cadiz Road and the main highway system smoothly. Taking a break halfway through will help you arrive in Columbus feeling refreshed and ready for your destination.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.3 miles from East Liverpool, OH, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.7 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 36 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.3 miles or 1h 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 2h 44m
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 East Liverpool, 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 East Liverpool, OH
This is one driving day of about 164.5 miles and 3h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from East Liverpool, 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 I 70 for about 74.7 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 164.1 — 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|East 6th Street
Turn left onto East 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
88.4 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
163.1 mi into trip|~3h 15m 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
163.7 mi into trip|~3h 16m in|South Grant Avenue
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
164.1 mi into trip|~3h 18m in|East State Street
Turn left onto East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.53 one way
$51.06 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$28.33
$56.67
premium
$4.91
$31.79
$63.59
diesel
$5.61
$36.32
$72.64
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
49.4
0
$17.27
$7.90
Efficient EV
41.1
0
$14.39
$6.58
EV Truck/SUV
65.8
0
$23.03
$10.53
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
East Liverpool, OH
Late night
in East Liverpool on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Columbus, OH
Late night
in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
12:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
NW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM 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
70°F
West Chester, OH
82 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
1 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
3h 19m 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 trip features a varied driving experience, with 62% of your journey spent on highways. You will navigate a combination of Cadiz Road and Cadiz-Piedmont Road before merging onto the interstate system. The most significant portion of your drive is a 74.7-mile stretch on I-70, which serves as the primary artery for the latter half of your transit. Expect the road character to shift from local routes to a more consistent, high-speed interstate environment as you progress. This blend of road types keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous grind while still providing the efficiency of major thoroughfares.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.7 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Cadiz Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 6th 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 3h 19m drive. You will face about 12 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 (East 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 88.4 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 163.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 74.7 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 (East 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 88.4 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 163.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Columbus, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
