Where to stop

Best places to stop between Columbus and Point Pleasant

The US-33 drive runs about 125 miles and 2.25 hours. These are the towns worth pulling off for, in the order you reach them, with how far into the drive each one sits.

1. Mile 77 of 125

   1. Athens, OH

   This is the halfway mark and the best overnight on the route, with 48 miles left to Point Pleasant.

   Hotels in AthensWhere to stay in Athens

2. Mile 120 of 125

   2. Gallipolis, OH

   The last big stop before Point Pleasant, 5 miles to go. Top off the tank here.

   Hotels in GallipolisWhere to stay in Gallipolis

Sights worth the detour

• Mothman statue and museum
• Mothman Festival in September
• TNT area where the sightings began

Gas, food and rest areas by mile

Open the route in XCRSN to see every gas station, EV charger, rest area and restaurant listed by mile, with live fuel prices.

More on this drive

• Full drive guide
• Can you drive it in one day?
• Halfway point
• Gas cost