Origin
Pleasant Hill, OH
Morning in Pleasant Hill on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Hill, 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
59m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Hill, OH
Tom Fisk
Columbus, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 40.2-mile drive from Pleasant Hill, OH to Columbus, OH is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in under an hour, specifically 59 minutes. Designed as a single-day adventure, this route is ideal for a quick transition between locations within the Midwest region. You'll primarily navigate via the Lancaster Bypass and Southeast Expressway, with a segment on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is a modest $6, making it an economical choice. This drive offers a convenient and efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Bypass | 12.6 mi | 13m |
| Southeast Expressway | 8.9 mi | 11m |
| Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest | 7.8 mi | 9m |
| East Freeway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Horns Mill Road | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Chicken Coop Hill Road Southeast | 1.9 mi | 7m |
| College Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East State Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Lancaster Bypass
— 12.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill, OH and Columbus, OH.
1
Start on Chicken Coop Hill Road Southeast
1.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Chicken Coop Hill Road Southeast
2
Turn right onto CR 63
2.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Horns Mill Road
3
Continue on Tarkiln Road Southeast
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Tarkiln Road Southeast
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
5
Merge onto US 33
13 mi
·
13 min
·
Lancaster Bypass
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on US 33
7.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on US 33
8.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Southeast Expressway
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on US 33
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
College Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 33
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
College Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 128A
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 70
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
East Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 101B
Toward Downtown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on East Mound Street
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
East Mound Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Grant Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto East State Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East State Street
Use the straight 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
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Pleasant Hill, 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 5.2 and 39.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 33 / Lancaster Bypass
Merge onto US 33 / Lancaster Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
34.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 33 / Southeast Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 33 / Southeast Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
8
34.9 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
38.9 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
39.5 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
South Grant Avenue
Turn right onto South Grant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.24 one way
$12.48 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.92 | $13.85 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
8:25 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
59m 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 road personality on this route is a mixed drive, with 31% of the journey taking place on highways. You'll experience a 12.6-mile stretch on the Lancaster Bypass, which is the longest uninterrupted segment. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving interspersed with more local road conditions as you approach Columbus. This variety means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind for the entire trip, offering a dynamic driving experience.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on Lancaster Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 around 5.2 miles in near US 33 / Lancaster Bypass.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 40.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (US 33 / Lancaster Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles (US 33 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 59m. Total distance: 40.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.6 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: at 5.2 miles (US 33 / Lancaster Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.1 miles (US 33 / Southeast Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.9 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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