Origin
Kinsman, OH
Morning in Kinsman on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kinsman, 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
2h 22m
Distance
123 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kinsman, OH
Vladislav Nahorny
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
This 123-mile drive from Kinsman, OH to Columbus, OH is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 22 minutes. With 93% of the route on highways, it's ideal for a single-day trip, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a business trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $19, which is quite budget-friendly for a trip of this distance. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent driving experience. Given its efficiency, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61.5 miles from Kinsman, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 113.8 mi | 2h 4m |
| Provident Fairpoint Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Fairpoint Maynard Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| National Road West | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Maple Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 113.8 mi, about 2h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kinsman, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on Kinsman Road
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Kinsman Road
2
Turn right onto Fairpoint Maynard Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Fairpoint Maynard Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
4
Continue on SR 9
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Provident Fairpoint Road
5
Continue on SR 9
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Maple Avenue
6
Turn right onto North Butler Street
420 ft
·
20 sec
·
North Butler Street
7
Turn right onto US 40
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on US 40
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
National Road West
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
10
Merge onto I 70
114 mi
·
2 hr 4 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
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 2-hour and 22-minute drive, flexibility is your best friend. You can depart whenever suits you best, whether it's an early morning start to maximize your day in Columbus or a mid-day departure to avoid rush hour. With no designated stops in the data, plan your own brief breaks as needed, perhaps around the 50-60 mile mark. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the long 113.8-mile stretch on I-70, to ensure you don't need to search for a station unexpectedly. The $19 fuel estimate is a good baseline for your budget.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 61.5 miles from Kinsman, OH, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.8 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 27 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.5 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
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 Kinsman, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Kinsman, OH
This is one driving day of about 123 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Kinsman, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 113.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.5 miles from Kinsman, 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 113.8 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 122.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 9 / Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto SR 9 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 70
Merge onto I 70
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
121.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m 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
122.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
|
South Grant Avenue
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
122.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
|
East State Street
Turn left onto East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.09 one way
$38.18 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $21.19 | $42.37 |
| premium | $4.91 | $23.77 | $47.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.16 | $54.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.92 | $5.90 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.76 | $4.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.2 | 0 | $17.22 | $7.87 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Columbus, OH
Morning in Columbus on Sunday
Local time
10:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Cambridge, OH
62 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
10 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
2h 22m 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?
The majority of this drive, a substantial 93%, is on highways, so expect a predominantly fast-paced experience. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch for 113.8 miles on I-70, which means extended periods of consistent speed. While the primary roads include Provident Fairpoint Road and Fairpoint Maynard Road, these likely serve as connectors to the main interstate. The profile is described as 'Highway-focused,' suggesting minimal time spent on slower, winding local roads. This route is built for covering ground efficiently.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.8 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Provident Fairpoint Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near SR 9 / 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 2h 22m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (SR 9 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.6 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 2h 22m. Total distance: 123 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.8 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 2.5 miles (SR 9 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.8 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.6 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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