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Trip from Obetz, OH to Columbus, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

15m

Distance

7.1 mi

11 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 14m ★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Obetz, OH, OH

Obetz, OH

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capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Columbus, OH

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Trip Overview

Obetz, OH to Columbus, OH is 7.1 miles and takes about 15m via Groveport Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region and the state of Ohio. Expect a local feel with frequent turns as you navigate through a developed area. Given its brief duration, this trip is best suited for a same-day excursion, offering a straightforward transit between two points with minimal travel time.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Groveport Road 3.2 mi 6m
South High Street 3 mi 7m
Frank-Refugee Expressway 0.3 mi <1m
East State Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Groveport Road — 3.2 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Obetz, OH and Columbus, OH.

1

Start on Groveport Road

3.2 mi · 6 min · Groveport Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward State Route 104, I 71: 104 South, I 71 Use the left lane.
3

Merge onto SR 104

0.3 mi · 24 sec · Frank-Refugee Expressway
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 91 Toward US 23: High Street Use the slight right lane.
5

Turn right onto US 23

3.0 mi · 7 min · South High Street
Use the left / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto East State Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · East State Street
7

Continue on East State Street

106 ft · 3 sec · East State Street
8

Turn right

88 ft · 6 sec
9

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward State Route 104, I 71: 104 South, I 71

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward State Route 104, I 71: 104 South, I 71
4
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | SR 104 / Frank-Refugee Expressway

Merge onto SR 104 / Frank-Refugee Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining

8
3.7 mi into trip | ~7m in

Take the exit toward US 23: High Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 91 Toward US 23: High Street
5
4 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 23 / South High Street

Turn right onto US 23 / South High Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / right lanes.
4
7 mi into trip | ~15m in | East State Street

Turn right onto East State Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.10 one way

$2.20 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $1.22 $2.45
premium $4.91 $1.37 $2.74
diesel $5.61 $1.57 $3.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.1 0 $0.75 $0.34
Efficient EV 1.8 0 $0.62 $0.28
EV Truck/SUV 2.8 0 $0.99 $0.45

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Obetz, OH

Late night in Obetz on Tuesday

Local time

5:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Rain Showers Likely

NW 8 to 14 mph 69% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM EDT until April 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Columbus, OH

Late night in Columbus on Tuesday

Local time

5:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Rain Showers Likely

NW 7 to 14 mph 66% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 9:53PM EDT until April 23 at 2:00PM 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

15m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 40% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles along Groveport Road. You'll experience a dynamic shift in road types, moving from local streets like South High Street to sections of the Frank-Refugee Expressway. Be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction and speed as you navigate this urban landscape.

Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on Groveport Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 15m 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: at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (SR 104 / Frank-Refugee Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Obetz, OH to Columbus, OH, road signs begin pointing toward State Route 104 along the way.

State Route 104

3.2 mi in | ~6m

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 15m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on Groveport Road. 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: at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles (SR 104 / Frank-Refugee Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 3.7 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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