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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

3h 25m

Distance

178.4 mi

287 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 14m ★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 50m
10 AM
3h 34m
12 PM
3h 32m
3 PM
3h 35m
5 PM
3h 49m
8 PM
3h 18m

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

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Downtown Poland, OH, OH

Poland, OH

Dominik Gryzbon

capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Columbus, OH

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Trip Overview

This 178.4-mile drive from Poland, OH, to Columbus, OH, will take approximately 2 hours and 43 minutes. Primarily utilizing local roads like Boardman Poland Road and Boardman Parkway, with a short stint on I-680 North, this route offers a more hands-on driving experience. With a projected fuel cost of around $27, it's an economical option for a single-day trip. The journey stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is perfectly suited for a one-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

89.2 miles from Poland, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 98.8 mi 1h 46m
I 76 39.2 mi 44m
Kenmore Expressway 19.8 mi 24m
I 80 4.6 mi 5m
Wickliffe Expressway 4.6 mi 6m
Boardman Parkway 4.5 mi 5m
South Shore Expressway 2.8 mi 4m
Northeast Freeway 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 224

0.2 mi · 34 sec · West McKinley Way
2

Continue on US 224

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Boardman Poland Road
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 680 North: Youngstown
4

Merge onto I 680

4.5 mi · 5 min · Boardman Parkway
5

Continue on I 680

2.8 mi · 4 min · South Shore Expressway
6

Continue on I 680

4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway
7

Merge onto I 80

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 80
8

Continue on I 76

39 mi · 44 min · I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

20 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: Barberton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.
11

Merge onto I 71

99 mi · 1 hr 46 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Exit 109A Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 670 West: Dayton Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto I 670

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
15

Keep slight left at fork onto Northeast Freeway

0.6 mi · 53 sec · Northeast Freeway
Toward US 23 South
16

Turn straight onto US 23

0.7 mi · 2 min · North Third Street
Use the straight lane.
17

Turn right onto East State Street

106 ft · 3 sec · East State Street
Use the right lane.
18

Turn right

88 ft · 6 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

With a total drive time of just under 3 hours, this 178.4-mile trip from Poland to Columbus is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the busiest local traffic. You'll have about $27 in estimated fuel costs to account for. Since this is a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and grab a refreshment, perhaps midway through your journey. Keep an eye on your GPS, as the frequent turns on roads like Boardman Poland Road will require your full attention.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.2 miles from Poland, OH, or about 1h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 39 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 89.2 miles or 1h 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Columbus, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Poland, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Poland, OH

This is one driving day of about 178.4 miles and 3h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Poland, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Westfield Center, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Westfield Center, OH

89 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.

Popular next leg

Westfield Center, OH to Columbus, OH

101.2 mi · 1h 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Brimfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Wooster, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.2 miles from Poland, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Columbus, Ohio

0.7 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Java Central Café and Roaster

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Westerville, Ohio

2.2 mi

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148675008

Visit website

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16146213287

Visit website

Michael Alberini's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 5–9 pm

+13309652524

Visit website

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Polaris, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16148851800

Visit website

izumi Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13307588882

Visit website

The Eagle | Short North

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16147453397

Visit website

Dragon Land Chinese Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Worthington, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+16148479991

Visit website

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Java Central Café and Roaster

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Westerville, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+16148390698

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Hallowed Grounds Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

New Middletown, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+13303665075

EVXY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

+18554382474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Girard, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Boardman, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Girard, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Boardman, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18776642738

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

Kent, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Chevrolet Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Youngstown, Ohio

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18003239935

Visit website

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

Millstone Creek Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Westerville, Ohio

+16149016500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 56.4 and 178.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
56.4 mi into trip | ~1h 6m in | I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 West: Barberton
7
76.2 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus
8
176.2 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in

Take the exit toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

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 109A Toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
7
176.6 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 670 West: Dayton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 670 West: Dayton
6
178.4 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in | East State Street

Turn right onto East State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.69 one way

$55.37 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $30.73 $61.46
premium $4.91 $34.48 $68.96
diesel $5.61 $39.39 $78.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.5 0 $18.73 $8.56
Efficient EV 44.6 0 $15.61 $7.14
EV Truck/SUV 71.4 0 $24.98 $11.42

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 kg (66% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Poland, OH

Late night in Poland on Tuesday

Local time

5:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbus, OH

Late night in Columbus on Tuesday

Local time

5:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

17 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

3h 25m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free near mile 55.4
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 178.4-mile journey, with a low highway share of 0%. You'll navigate through various local roads, including Boardman Poland Road and Boardman Parkway, before a brief connection with I-680 North. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be more engaged with the road as you pass through communities. This type of driving profile suggests a need for consistent attention to navigation and traffic signals, rather than long periods of steady cruising. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the overall profile points to frequent adjustments.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 71.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 56.4 miles in near I 76 / Kenmore Expressway.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 178.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 56.4 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Poland, OH

Full guide →

Poland is a suburb of Youngstown in Ohio.

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 3h 25m. Total distance: 178.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 56.4 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 76.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 176.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Cuyahoga Valley National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Columbus, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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