Origin
North Lewisburg, OH
Afternoon in North Lewisburg on Sunday
Local time
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Lewisburg, 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
1h
Distance
44.5 mi
72 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Lewisburg, OH
Tom Fisk
Columbus, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 44.5-mile drive from North Lewisburg to Columbus, Ohio, is easily manageable in about an hour, making it an ideal day trip. Primarily utilizing US 33 and the Jack Nicklaus Freeway, the route is largely highway-focused, accounting for 71% of the journey. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this is an economical option for a quick transition between Midwest locations within Ohio. You won't need to split this short distance, offering plenty of flexibility for your departure and arrival times. The drive offers a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 33 | 18.4 mi | 20m |
| West Maple Street | 8.9 mi | 15m |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| I 670 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| West Freeway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| North Third Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Fifth Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 33
— 18.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Lewisburg, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on this road
13 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 245
8.9 mi
·
15 min
·
West Maple Street
3
Turn right onto Fifth Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Fifth Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
5
Merge onto US 33; US 36; SR 4
18 mi
·
20 min
·
US 33; US 36; SR 4
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 108
Toward I 270 East, I 270 South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 270 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 270
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 8
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 70
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Freeway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 670
Toward I 670 East: Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 4A–B
Toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 4A
Toward US 23 South: Third Street
15
Turn straight onto US 23
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Third Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto East State Street
106 ft
·
3 sec
·
East State Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right
88 ft
·
6 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 22.3 miles from North Lewisburg, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 27.7 and 43.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
27.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 270 East, I 270 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 108
Toward I 270 East, I 270 South
7
28 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 270 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 270 South
8
35.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward I 70 East, I 70 West: Columbus, Dayton
7
36.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 70 East: Columbus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 70 East: Columbus
8
43.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4A–B
Toward US 23: Third Street, Fourth Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.81 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $7.66 | $15.33 |
| premium | $4.91 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.83 | $19.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 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 | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.23 | $2.85 |
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
12:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
W 3 to 12 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
73°F
Dublin, OH
22 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
12 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 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 44.5-mile trip, with 71% of the drive on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.4 miles along US 33. You'll transition from West Maple Street onto US 33, and later merge onto the Jack Nicklaus Freeway as you approach Columbus. This profile suggests a consistent driving pace for much of the journey, with limited need to slow down for local traffic until the final approach to the city.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on US 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 33 and West Maple Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.5 miles you will encounter 16 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: at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Lewisburg, OH to Columbus, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Dayton along the way.
Dayton
35.9 mi in
|
~47m
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 1h. Total distance: 44.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on US 33. 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: at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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