Origin
Hopewell, OH
Afternoon in Hopewell on Sunday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hopewell, 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
56m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hopewell, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
This 46.6-mile drive from Hopewell, Ohio, to Columbus, Ohio, is an easy one-day trip, taking just under an hour to complete. Primarily utilizing I-70, the journey is largely highway-focused, making it a straightforward option for travelers. With an estimated fuel cost of $7, this route is quite budget-friendly. The relatively short distance means you can depart anytime and arrive with plenty of daylight to spare. This Midwest to Midwest transition is a common corridor for those traveling across Ohio.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 39.5 mi | 43m |
| West Pike | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| National Road Southeast | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Brownsville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East State Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Grant Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Mound Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Hopewell Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 39.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopewell, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on South Hopewell Road
136 ft
·
13 sec
·
South Hopewell Road
2
Turn left onto US 40
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Pike
3
Continue on US 40
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road Southeast
4
Continue on US 40
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Pike
5
Continue on US 40
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road Southeast
6
Turn left onto SR 668
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Brownsville Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
8
Merge onto I 70
40 mi
·
43 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 101B
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on East Mound Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Mound Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grant Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto East State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Hopewell, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 46.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 40 / West Pike
Turn left onto US 40 / West Pike
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
45.2 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
45.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
South Grant Avenue
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
46.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
East State Street
Turn left onto East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.23 one way
$14.46 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.01 | $18.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Etna, OH
23 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
13 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
56m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 85% of this 46.6-mile trip, with I-70 serving as your main artery for a significant portion. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.5 miles on I-70, offering a consistent pace. The road primarily consists of efficient highway driving, with brief transitions onto local roads like West Pike and National Road Southeast as you approach your destination. This profile suggests a drive characterized by speed and directness, rather than winding scenic byways.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.5 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and West Pike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 40 / West Pike.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 56m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 40 / West Pike): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 56m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.5 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 40 / West Pike): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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