London, Ohio — Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc service area
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24/7 Towing & Roadside Assistance in London

London is the county seat of Madison County, west of Columbus, with a compact downtown and US-42 running through town toward I-70. The interstate brings a steady stream of trucks and travelers past the city, and the land around it is farm country. That shapes our calls: cars and pickups that break down on I-70, commercial vehicles that need medium-duty or heavy-duty help, vehicles that slide off rural roads, and everyday dead batteries and lockouts in town. It is one of our longer runs from the Harrisburg Pike yard, so we quote 40–60 minutes.

ZIP codes we serve in London: 43140

Local Guide: Towing Around London

Landmarks

  • Madison County Courthouse — 1892 Second Empire courthouse at 1 N. Main Street, listed on the National Register in 1973.
  • Madison Health — Community hospital with an emergency department at 210 North Main Street, affiliated with the OSU/Mount Carmel Health Alliance.
  • Madison County Fairgrounds — Fairgrounds at 205 Elm Street; the 2027 Madison County Fair is scheduled for July 10–17.
  • London Public Library — The library at 20 East First Street reopened after a main-floor renovation in April 2014, the same month it joined the Central Library Consortium.
  • Madison County Historical Society Museum — The county museum keeps the log cabin of early settler Jonathan Alder on its grounds and opens to visitors Wednesday and Sunday afternoons.
  • First United Methodist Church — This downtown London church at 52 N. Main Street was added to the National Register of Historic Places in August 1996.
  • St. Patrick Church — London's Catholic parish in the Diocese of Columbus sits at 61 South Union Street.
  • London Commercial Business Historic District — Listed in 1985, the downtown district is roughly bounded by Adams Street, Superior Street, Clair Street, Madison Avenue and Huron Street.
  • Swetland House — An 1871 Italianate home at 147 E. High Street, placed on the National Register in January 1983.
  • Madison County Airport — General-aviation field (FAA code UYF) three miles north of downtown London with one 4,000-foot runway; it was dedicated October 1, 1967.
  • Madison Lake State Park — Four miles east of London, its 106-acre lake formed in 1947 when a dam was built on Deer Creek; the state took it over in 1950.
  • Cowling Park — Home of the all-abilities Noah's Playground, which includes a train play structure built by London High School students.

Schools

  • London City School District — London's public district, which partners with Tolles Technical Center for career programs.
  • London High School — Red Raiders campus at 336 Elm Street, the district's only high school; alma mater of Dick LeBeau.

Main Routes

  • SR 56 — Crosses downtown London, sharing High and Center streets with US 42, SR 38 and SR 665.
  • US 42 — Main route between London and I-70, meeting the interstate at exit 79 in Deer Creek Township.
  • I-70 Exit 72 (SR 56) — Somerford Township interchange signed for Mechanicsburg and London.
  • I-71 Exit 84 (SR 56) — Pleasant Township interchange signed for Mount Sterling and London, southeast of the city.
  • Prairie Grass Trail — The paved rail-trail opened in 2004; its London trailhead at 262 West High Street sits just south of the Madison County Senior Center and offers trail-user campsites.
  • Ohio to Erie Trail — London is the northeast end of a 29-mile Xenia-to-London segment of this 325-mile statewide route from the Ohio River to Lake Erie.

Major Employers & Projects

  • Stanley Electric U.S. — Automotive lighting maker at 420 E. High Street; announced an $82 million London production plant in 2014.
  • London Correctional Institution — State prison at 1580 State Route 56 SW, just west of London; opened in 1924.
  • Madison Correctional Institution — State men's prison at 1851 SR 56 in London, opened in 1987, less than a mile from London Correctional.
  • Madison Health — London-based not-for-profit hospital offering emergency, urgent care, cancer care and orthopedics.

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Our Towing Services in London

Frequently asked questions

How long will a tow truck take to reach London?

Expect 40–60 minutes. The driver takes I-70 West from the Columbus side and exits toward London on US-42, then heads into town or out to your location. Weather and interstate traffic are what change the estimate most. Give dispatch your street or the nearest exit and landmark, and the dispatcher will tell you if a truck already working the west side can reach you sooner. The dispatcher stays reachable while you wait, so call back if anything changes.

Can you tow a semi or other heavy truck that broke down near London?

Yes, with one call to us. Box trucks, delivery vans and work trucks are towed in-house as medium-duty jobs, and semis and other heavy vehicles are handled through our heavy-duty partner's rotators and heavy wreckers, arranged by our dispatch. We stay your point of contact until the vehicle is delivered, and every job is quoted from our rate card before hookup. Describe the load, the axle count and where the truck is sitting so the right equipment is sent.

What should I do if I break down on I-70 near London?

Pull onto the right shoulder or an exit ramp if you can, turn on your hazard lights and stay inside with your belt fastened, since heavy trucks pass close and fast on this stretch. If the car is stuck in a travel lane, call 911 first. Once you are safe, tell our dispatcher your direction and the nearest mile marker or exit, and the driver will clear the car from the interstate.

My car slid into a ditch on a rural road near London. Can you help?

Usually, yes, and often without a tow. A winch-out pulls the car back onto the road, and the driver checks whether it is safe to drive. Tell dispatch how deep the car is, whether it is still on its wheels and whether anyone is hurt; if anyone is injured or the road is blocked, call 911 before calling us. Winch-out time is billed per hour on our rate card. If it is dark, leave the headlights or hazards on so the driver can see the car from the road.

A car is blocking me in London, or my car was towed. Who do I call?

For a vehicle on a public street, only the police can order a tow, so call the London Police Department's non-emergency number. If your own car was removed from a private lot, look for the towing sign at the entrance; it names the company to call about release. London businesses and landlords can set up private-property towing with us, with the signage rules covered first. Keep proof of ownership and a photo ID in hand when you go to get your car back.

Where can you take my car from London, and how is it priced?

Anywhere you choose: a shop in London, a dealer, your home or a partner repair shop, or back toward Columbus with our long-distance towing at the same per-mile rate. The dispatcher gives you the full price from our rate card before hookup, and you can pay by card or cash. If the car needs to wait, storage at our Harrisburg Pike lot is billed per day. Mention any aftermarket wheels or low bodywork so the right truck is sent.

Reviews from London customers

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  • ★★★★★ · Verified job
    “Alex was friendly and professional, handled my vehicle with care, made a stressful situation easier, and made the pickup and drop-off smooth.”
    Lisa B. · Sep 28, 2026 · Tow · London

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Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc (dba Columbus Roadside Towing).
Corporate office (private, no walk-ins): 3879 Regatta Ct, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Tow yard & impound lot: 1620 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
(740) 812-9489 · chris@columbusroadsidetowing.com

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