Origin
Kingston, OH
Afternoon in Kingston on Sunday
Local time
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, 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
57m
Distance
37.3 mi
60 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Kingston to Columbus, you can expect a quick 37.3-mile journey that typically takes about 57 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is a safe bet for this drive. Because both locations are situated within the Midwest, you will find the travel experience consistent with the regional landscape of Ohio. It is a straightforward, practical commute that gets you from the smaller community of Kingston to the state capital efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 23 | 23.1 mi | 30m |
| South High Street | 9 mi | 17m |
| SR 361 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 159 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Ing Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 23
— 23.1 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on West Ing Street
139 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Ing Street
2
Turn left onto SR 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on SR 159
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Route 159
4
Turn left onto SR 361
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 361
5
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 361
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 361
6
Turn right onto US 23
23 mi
·
30 min
·
US 23
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 23
9.0 mi
·
17 min
·
South High Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto East State Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
East State Street
9
Continue on East State Street
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Street
10
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Kingston, 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 37.1 — 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
|
SR 159 / Main Street
Turn left onto SR 159 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 361
Turn left onto SR 361
Navigation decision point
4
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 361
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 361
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 23
Turn right onto US 23
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
37.1 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
East State Street
Turn right onto East State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.79 one way
$11.58 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.92 | $1.79 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
2:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
NW 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:23AM 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
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
10 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
57m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with about 75% of your time spent on major arteries like US 23. You will experience a significant 23.1-mile stretch on US 23, which serves as the backbone of your journey. As you transition from the highway toward South High Street and SR 361, the pace shifts from a high-speed transit to a more localized driving environment. You should expect a functional experience behind the wheel, prioritizing speed and directness over winding, scenic backroads. It is a no-nonsense route that balances long, uninterrupted highway miles with the necessary local connections to reach your destination.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.1 mi on US 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 23 and South High Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 159 / Main Street.
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 57m 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 (SR 159 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 361): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SR 361): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 57m. Total distance: 37.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.1 miles on US 23. 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 (SR 159 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 361): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SR 361): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. 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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