Trip from Steubenville, 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

2h 53m

Distance

143.8 mi

231 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 43m ★

6 AM

2h 54m

8 AM

3h 16m

10 AM

3h 2m

12 PM

3h 0m

3 PM

3h 3m

5 PM

3h 15m

8 PM

2h 47m

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

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city in and county seat of Jefferson County, Ohio, United States

Steubenville, OH

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capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Columbus, OH

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 143.8-mile drive from Steubenville, OH, to Columbus, OH, is easily manageable as a day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 53 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-70, with some initial mileage on local roads like Cadiz Road and Cadiz-Piedmont Road. With 61% of the drive on highways, it's a practical option for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently within the Midwest. Expect a fuel cost of around $22 for this journey. This route offers a direct connection between these two Ohio cities, making it a convenient choice for a quick transit.

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

71.9 miles from Steubenville, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 70	74.7 mi	1h 22m
Cadiz Road	21.6 mi	24m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road	16.8 mi	22m
US 22	12.1 mi	12m
Cadiz-Steubenville Road	8.4 mi	10m
Sunset Boulevard	2.7 mi	5m
John Glenn Highway	1.8 mi	2m
Highland Avenue	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 70 — 74.7 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 53 sec · this road

At end of road, turn left onto Brady Circle West

309 ft · 17 sec · Brady Circle West

Turn right onto SR 43

2.7 mi · 5 min · Sunset Boulevard

Turn right onto Lovers Lane

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lovers Lane

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto US 22

12 mi · 12 min · US 22

Continue on US 22

8.4 mi · 10 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road

Continue on US 22

17 mi · 22 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

Continue on US 22; SR 800

22 mi · 24 min · Cadiz Road

Continue on US 22

1.2 mi · 1 min · Highland Avenue

Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40

0.6 mi · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

Turn slight left onto US 22; US 40

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue

Turn right onto US 22; US 40

1.8 mi · 2 min · John Glenn Highway

Turn left onto SR 723

0.3 mi · 25 sec · SR 723

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Merge onto I 70

75 mi · 1 hr 22 min · I 70

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 25 sec

Exit 101B Toward Downtown Use the slight right lane.

Continue on East Mound Street

0.3 mi · 56 sec · East Mound Street

Use the straight / left / right lanes.

Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Grant Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto East State Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · East State Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right

88 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under 3 hours, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart Steubenville at your leisure, perhaps after breakfast, and arrive in Columbus well before lunchtime. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 74.7 miles on I-70, so plan your breaks accordingly, perhaps stopping once midway. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, it's an economical trip, but be sure to check your fuel gauge before leaving Steubenville, as opportunities for fuel stops might be more spaced out on the interstate sections.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 71.9 miles from Steubenville, OH, or about 1h 32m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.7 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 32 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.9 miles or 1h 32m 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 22m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Steubenville, OH

This is one driving day of about 143.8 miles and 2h 53m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Steubenville, 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 70 for about 74.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Chester, OH

72 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

West Chester, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cambridge, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.9 miles from Steubenville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.7 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 143.8

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

Top Coffee Stop

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 143.8

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

0.4 mi

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Columbus, Ohio

2.6 mi

4th & State

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 143.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+16142245461

Visit website

Haveli Bistro

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 143.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16148675008

Visit website

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 143.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+16146213287

Visit website

The Eagle | Short North

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 143.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16147453397

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 143.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Moonbird Coffee Co.

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 143.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 143.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

National Museum of Cambridge Glass

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 61.6

Cambridge, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17404324245

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 143.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Brady Circle West

At end of road, turn left onto Brady Circle West

Navigation decision point

67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | I 70

Merge onto I 70

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

142.4 mi into trip | ~2h 49m 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

143 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | South Grant Avenue

Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

143.4 mi into trip | ~2h 52m in | East State Street

Turn left onto East State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.32 one way

$44.63 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$24.77	$49.54
premium	$4.91	$27.79	$55.58
diesel	$5.61	$31.75	$63.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.1	$15.10	$6.90
Efficient EV	36	$12.58	$5.75
EV Truck/SUV	57.5	$20.13	$9.20

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 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 18, 2026

Origin

Steubenville, OH

Morning in Steubenville on Sunday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbus, OH

Morning in Columbus on Sunday

Local time

6:04 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

70°F

West Chester, OH

72 mi in

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

10 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 53m 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?

This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 61% of the 143.8 miles spent on faster roads, predominantly I-70. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 74.7 miles on I-70, offering a consistent pace. The initial portion of your journey will involve navigating local roads, Cadiz Road and Cadiz-Piedmont Road, before merging onto the interstate. The character is defined by its efficiency, prioritizing direct travel over extensive scenic detours, making it a predictable and steady drive.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 74.7 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and Cadiz Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Brady Circle West.

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 2h 53m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Brady Circle West): Navigation decision point; at 67.7 miles (I 70): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 142.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 2h 53m. Total distance: 143.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 74.7 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

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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Trip from Steubenville, OH to Columbus, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

4th & State

Bottoms Up Coffee

4th & State

Haveli Bistro

Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant

The Eagle | Short North

Buckeye Food Stop

Darshan | Restaurant & Bar

King Gyros Greek Restaurant

Varsity Club Restaurant & Bar

Bottoms Up Coffee

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

Moonbird Coffee Co.

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

National Museum of Cambridge Glass

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Steubenville, OH

Columbus, OH

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 53m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Arriving in Columbus, OH

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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