The route leaves Groveport heading north, still passing through industrial properties, with some commercial properties. The highway enters Columbus city limits and has an interchange with US 33. After US 33, the highway becomes a four-lane undivided roadway, passing through residential properties. The highway leaves Columbus and reenters the city, before passing under Interstate 270 (I–270). After passing under I–270, SR 317 passes the Eastland Mall, on the west side of the road. The road continues north passes through commercial properties, having an interchange with I–70. SR 317 continues north and enters Whitehall. The route passes through residential properties, before passing through commercial properties. The highway has an intersections with both US 40 and SR 16 in Whitehall. The road leaves Whitehall and reenters Columbus, by passing under Columbus and Ohio River Railroad tracks.