Origin
New Lexington, OH
Morning in New Lexington on Tuesday
Local time
10:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Lexington, 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 14m
Distance
55.8 mi
90 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Lexington, OH
Tom Fisk
Columbus, OH
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Trip Overview
This 55.8-mile drive from New Lexington, OH, to Columbus, OH, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with no need to break it up into an overnight stay. You'll be spending most of your time on major highways, making it a very efficient journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $9, which is quite manageable for this distance. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel as you travel from one Ohio city to another.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 31.4 mi | 35m |
| Ohio State Route 13 | 11.6 mi | 17m |
| SR 13 | 8 mi | 11m |
| North Columbus Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Broadway Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Grant Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 31.4 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lexington, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Brown Street
177 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Brown Street
3
Turn left onto SR 13; SR 37
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Turn slight right onto SR 13; SR 37
323 ft
·
12 sec
·
Monument Street
5
Turn left onto SR 13; SR 37
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Broadway Street
6
Turn right onto SR 13
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 13
7
Continue on SR 13
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Columbus Street
8
Continue on SR 13
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Ohio State Route 13
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 70
31 mi
·
35 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.9 miles from New Lexington, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 55 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Brown Street
Turn left onto West Brown Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 13 / North Columbus Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 13 / North Columbus Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
22.7 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m 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
55 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
South Grant Avenue
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.66 one way
$17.32 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.32 | $24.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| Efficient EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.3 | 0 | $7.81 | $3.57 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Columbus on Tuesday
Local time
10:24 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
18 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
1h 14m 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 drive for this trip, with 91% of your journey on interstates and state routes. The dominant road here is I-70, which will carry you for a significant stretch of 31.4 miles without interruption. While the majority is highway, you will also encounter Ohio State Route 13 and SR 13. This means you'll experience the efficiency of high-speed travel for most of the 55.8 miles, with a generally consistent road profile designed for direct travel.
91% 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: 31.4 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Ohio State Route 13. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Brown Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 55.8 miles you will encounter 10 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 (West Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (SR 13 / North Columbus Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.7 miles: 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 14m. Total distance: 55.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.4 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 (West Brown Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (SR 13 / North Columbus Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 22.7 miles: 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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