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Trip from Tiltonsville, 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 33m

Distance

133.3 mi

214 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 23m ★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 27m

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

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Downtown Tiltonsville, OH, OH

Tiltonsville, OH

Brett Sayles

capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Columbus, OH

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 133.3-mile drive from Tiltonsville, Ohio, to Columbus, Ohio, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 33 minutes. The route is predominantly highway, with 98% of it on major roadways, making it an efficient trip within the Midwest region. With an estimated fuel cost of $21, this is an economical option for getting between these two Ohio cities. You'll find it's a direct path that allows for a flexible schedule, as it doesn't necessitate an overnight stop. Consider this a practical and time-efficient journey.

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

66.6 miles from Tiltonsville, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 123.9 mi 2h 15m
SR 7 6.1 mi 8m
Williams Street 0.5 mi 1m
East State Street 0.4 mi 1m
South Grant Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
East Mound Street 0.3 mi <1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Public Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 123.9 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Mound Street

249 ft · 11 sec · Mound Street
2

Turn right onto Maiden Lane

524 ft · 25 sec · Maiden Lane
3

Turn left onto Williams Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Williams Street
4

Turn right onto Public Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Public Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec
6

Merge onto SR 7

6.1 mi · 8 min · SR 7
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport
8

Continue on US 250

496 ft · 10 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
9

Turn right onto US 40; SR 7 Alt

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Main Street
10

Turn left onto SR 7 Alt

260 ft · 6 sec · Marion Street
11

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 70 West: Columbus
12

Merge onto I 70

124 mi · 2 hr 15 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 33 minutes, this route offers significant flexibility for departure times. You can easily make this a day trip without feeling rushed. The estimated fuel cost is $21, so factor that into your budget. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to power through or take a brief break as needed. A key piece of advice for this drive is to be mindful of the long stretch on I-70; ensure you have sufficient fuel before entering this segment, as services might be more spaced out compared to local roads.

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 66.6 miles from Tiltonsville, OH, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 123.9 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 29 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.6 miles or 1h 17m 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 4m

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 Tiltonsville, 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 Tiltonsville, OH

This is one driving day of about 133.3 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Tiltonsville, 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 123.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown New Concord, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Concord, OH

67 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

Boston, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Concord, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.6 miles from Tiltonsville, 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 123.9 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 133.3

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 133.3

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 133.3

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 133.3

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 133.3

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 133.3

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16147453397

Visit website

Buckeye Food Stop

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.3

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

Visit website

King Gyros Greek Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 123.8

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+16148669008

Visit website

Darshan | Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 123.8

Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16147623797

Visit website

Varsity Club Restaurant & Bar

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.3

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16142996269

Visit website

Bottoms Up Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 133.3

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16146622212

Visit website

Cure Coffee and Cocktails

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.3

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 133.3

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 133.3

Columbus, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+16142025197

Visit website

National Museum of Cambridge Glass

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 57.1

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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 132.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
7.2 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgepor...
5
7.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | SR 7 Alt / Marion Street

Turn left onto SR 7 Alt / Marion Street

Navigation decision point

7
131.9 mi into trip | ~2h 29m 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
132.5 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | South Grant Avenue

Turn right onto South Grant Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.69 one way

$41.38 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $22.96 $45.92
premium $4.91 $25.76 $51.53
diesel $5.61 $29.43 $58.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40 0 $14.00 $6.40
Efficient EV 33.3 0 $11.66 $5.33
EV Truck/SUV 53.3 0 $18.66 $8.53

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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 15, 2026

Origin

Tiltonsville, OH

Morning in Tiltonsville on Sunday

Local time

10:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Columbus, OH

Morning in Columbus on Sunday

Local time

10:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°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

4 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

2h 33m 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this trip, with 98% of the journey utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a considerable 123.9 miles, primarily on I-70. This means you'll be on high-speed roads for most of your travel time. While the route is efficient, the character is largely that of a steady interstate cruise, designed for covering distance quickly. The transition from SR 7 to Williams Street and then onto I-70 marks the primary change in road type, but the overall feel remains that of a dedicated highway journey.

98% 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: 123.9 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and SR 7. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 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 2h 33m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (SR 7 Alt / Marion Street): Navigation decision point.

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 Tiltonsville, OH to Columbus, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Bridgeport along the way.

Bridgeport

7.2 mi in | ~11m

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 33m. Total distance: 133.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 123.9 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (SR 7 Alt / Marion Street): Navigation decision point.

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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