Origin
Granville, OH
Afternoon in Granville on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Granville, 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
42m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Granville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Columbus, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Granville to Columbus is 31.9 miles and takes about 42m via I 70, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip connects two points within Ohio's Midwest region. It's a short, convenient drive that primarily uses interstate highways, making it an easy choice for a quick journey. You'll find it's a practical option for a day trip or an easy transition to your next destination without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Columbus Road | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East Broad Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broad Street Southwest | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East State Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Grant Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Granville, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on Linden Place
71 ft
·
7 sec
·
Linden Place
2
Turn right onto SR 661
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
East Broadway
3
Turn left onto Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Cherry Street
4
Continue on Columbus Road
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Columbus Road
5
Continue on SR 16
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street Southwest
6
Continue on SR 16
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 310
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on SR 310
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
10
Merge onto I 70
17 mi
·
19 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 31.1 — 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
|
~0m in
|
Cherry Street
Turn left onto Cherry Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 310 / South Main Street
Turn left onto SR 310 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.5 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
31.1 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
South Grant Avenue
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.75 one way
$9.49 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.78 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
S 3 to 9 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
4 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
42m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 53% of it being on the highway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 16.8 miles on I 70, which provides a consistent, faster pace. The remaining portion involves local roads like Columbus Road and Hazelton-Etna Road Southwest, offering a change of scenery and pace from the interstate. Expect a blend of efficient travel and more local road driving as you make your way.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Cherry Street.
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 31.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (SR 310 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Granville, OH
Full guide →Granville is a city in the Greater Columbus area of Ohio.
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 42m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.8 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 0.2 miles (Cherry Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (SR 310 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles (I 70): 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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