Origin
Fort McKinley, OH
Morning in Fort McKinley on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort McKinley, OH to Columbus, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
74.5 mi
120 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort McKinley, OH
Maarten Ceulemans
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
Fort McKinley to Columbus is 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 28m via I-75, I-670, and I-70, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to the same region, and is a straightforward highway-focused drive. It's a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick and efficient connection between these two points without extensive detours. The drive is primarily on interstates, making for a predictable journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 61.3 mi | 1h 6m |
| I 670 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| I 75 | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Needmore Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Philadelphia Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Shoup Mill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Third Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Siebenthaler Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 61.3 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort McKinley, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on this road
93 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
70 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right
57 ft
·
6 sec
4
Turn right onto Free Pike
434 ft
·
10 sec
·
Free Pike
5
Continue on West Siebenthaler Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Siebenthaler Avenue
6
Turn left onto Philadelphia Drive
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Philadelphia Drive
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Turner Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Turner Road
8
Continue on Shoup Mill Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Shoup Mill Road
9
Continue on Needmore Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Needmore Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
11
Merge onto I 75
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 61
Toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 70
12 mi
·
13 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 670
Toward I 670 East: Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 4A–B
Toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 4A
Toward US 23 South: Third Street
19
Turn straight onto US 23
0.9 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.3 miles from Fort McKinley, 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 61.3 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 7.3 and 73.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
7.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 61
Toward I 70: Indianapolis, Columbus
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 70 East: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
7
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
I 670
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
73.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
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 4A–B
Toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
7
73.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 23 South: Third Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 4A
Toward US 23 South: Third Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.56 one way
$23.12 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| premium | $4.91 | $14.40 | $28.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.45 | $32.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
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 | 22.3 | 0 | $7.82 | $3.58 |
| Efficient EV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.8 | 0 | $10.43 | $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.
Destination
Columbus, OH
Morning in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
10:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Harmony, OH
37 mi in
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m 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 route is predominantly highway-focused, with 90% of the drive utilizing major interstates like I-75, I-670, and I-70. You'll experience a consistent driving pace for the majority of the trip, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 61.3 miles on I-70. Expect minimal changes in road type, as the majority of the journey is on well-maintained, high-speed roadways. This highway-centric profile means you'll be in a flow of traffic for most of the drive, making for a direct and efficient travel experience.
90% 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: 61.3 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 670. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.6 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 28m. Total distance: 74.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.3 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.
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 7.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 69.6 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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