Origin
Logan, OH
Late night in Logan on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Logan, 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
1h 2m
Distance
49.7 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Logan, OH
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Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Logan to Columbus is a straightforward 49.7-mile journey that typically takes about one hour and two minutes. Because this trip is short and efficient, it is perfect for a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly way to move between the Midwest regions of these two Ohio hubs. You will primarily utilize the Lancaster Bypass, the Southeast Expressway, and the Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest to navigate the transition between these cities. Since the drive is so manageable, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule. Overall, this route offers a practical and direct connection for anyone looking to bridge the gap between Logan and the state capital.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Bypass | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| US 33 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Logan-Lancaster Road | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| East Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| College Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lancaster Bypass
— 13.3 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Logan, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on East Main Street
58 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto SR 93
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
South Mulberry Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 33
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Continue on US 33
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 33
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Logan-Lancaster Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 33
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 33
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the slight left lane.
11
Continue on US 33
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
College Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 33
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 128A
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 70
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Freeway
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 101B
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on East Mound Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Mound Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grant Avenue
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto East State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.8 miles from Logan, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 48.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 93 / South Mulberry Street
Turn right onto SR 93 / South Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
14 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 33 / Lancaster Bypass
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33 / Lancaster Bypass
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
44.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward I 70 West: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 128A
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
7
48.3 mi into trip
|
~57m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.71 one way
$15.43 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.61 | $19.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.97 | $21.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.39 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.9 | 0 | $6.96 | $3.18 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Late night in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
5:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 2m 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 mixed-drive route balances fast-paced highway travel with more localized road segments. With a highway share of 39 percent, you will find periods of steady cruising punctuated by transitions onto regional roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs along the 13.3-mile Lancaster Bypass, which provides a brief, consistent flow before you navigate toward your final destination. As you progress from the quieter outskirts of Logan toward the denser corridors leading into Columbus, the character of the road shifts from open stretches to more integrated transit paths. Expect a functional drive that requires your attention as you move through these varying road types.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Lancaster Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 93 / South Mulberry Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.7 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (SR 93 / South Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (US 33 / Lancaster Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
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 1h 2m. Total distance: 49.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on Lancaster Bypass. 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: near the start (SR 93 / South Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles (US 33 / Lancaster Bypass): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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