Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Michigan to Columbus. If you're planning a road trip to Columbus, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start at Michigan
drive for about 1 hour
12:07 pm Frankenmuth
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:07 pm
drive for about 1 hour
2:20 pm Wixom
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:20 pm
drive for about 38 minutes
3:58 pm Ann Arbor
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 3 hours
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10:00 am leave from Ann Arbor
drive for about 48 minutes
10:48 am Toledo (Ohio)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 11:48 am
drive for about 1 hour
1:01 pm Upper Sandusky
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 2:01 pm
drive for about 44 minutes
2:45 pm Mount Gilead
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:45 pm
drive for about 51 minutes
4:36 pm arrive in Columbus
day 2 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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Frankenmuth
Wixom
Ann Arbor (12 answers)
Zingerman's Delicatessen (3 mentions)
questions about Ann Arbor:
What's the best neighborhood in Ann Arbor for a first time visitor?
Ann Arbor: reccomended activities
Toledo (Ohio) (8 answers)
Toledo Zoo (2 mentions)
questions about Toledo (Ohio):
Where's a fun place for breakfast in Toledo Ohio?
Upper Sandusky
Mount Gilead
Need some recommendations on somewhere to get food?
Trippy members suggest Late Night Slice, which was mentioned 5 times.
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This section could be endless, so rather than trying to suggest every local activity or attraction, we'll leave it open-ended.
These are some of the places people talk about on Trippy:
Of course, Trippy is the perfect place to ask questions because there's an entire community of travelers talking to each other and sharing tips and advice. Trippy is where you can get answers personalized for your tastes, budgets, trip dates & more!
For example, here are some questions people have asked about Columbus. Click on any question to see answers from the community!
Katie from Los Angeles asked:
What's the best neighborhood in Columbus for a first time visitor? (15 answers)
Valerie from Los Angeles asked:
What is your favorite restaurant in Columbus? (8 answers)
Hannah from Milwaukee asked:
Where should we eat in Columbus? (6 answers)
Daphne from Chicago asked:
What to see and eat in Short North with just a day? (6 answers)
Bob from asked:
Traveling thru Columbus Ohio on I -71 need a motel near by. (3 answers)
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Yes, even this step is optional, because if you're on vacation who wants the trip to end? It's okay, you can start planning your next trip!
Want to plan the trip back? Get the reverse directions for a Columbus to Michigan drive, or go to the main page to plan a new road trip.
Looking for ideas for more destinations within driving distance of Michigan? Try searching for places within 4.5 hours of Michigan.
You can also compare the travel time if you're flying or driving by calculating the distance from Michigan to Columbus. Or get a full Michigan to Columbus flight plan.
Don't forget about exploring your own hometown with a staycation. You can also find some cool day trips or get away for a weekend. Maybe try typing in a faraway location like London, Hong Kong, or Sydney, and get inspired for your dream trip around the world.
And if you know Michigan well, please help your fellow travelers and answer their questions about Michigan!
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